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 7400887 Details
Epoch: 346Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 64183869
epoch_slot_no: 75069
block_no: 7400710
slot_leader_id: 4580757
size: 88682
time: 2022-06-20 18:36:00
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa4fd8fa01f77c70fe3bffe4c202e12973c7657dfea73350d8eaca2d303360d66
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9