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 7401439 Details
Epoch: 346Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 64195701
epoch_slot_no: 86901
block_no: 7401262
slot_leader_id: 5152360
size: 58161
time: 2022-06-20 21:53:12
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1d4ce2aa5b556ac6416c4094834968123f28584f9c98e318c077e9488410df32
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10