A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7390315 Details
Epoch: 345Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 63965090
epoch_slot_no: 288290
block_no: 7390138
slot_leader_id: 7046648
size: 20310
time: 2022-06-18 05:49:41
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7d9697069eae99bc2d0e7adf3e493f3fed3eba758a8997e92ec5175b65e2e651
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1655406460