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 7410349 Details
Epoch: 346Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 64377181
epoch_slot_no: 268381
block_no: 7410172
slot_leader_id: 4575489
size: 39907
time: 2022-06-23 00:17:52
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x54a13069f68ce4259d745c527de75146000f8c22d59dbbae713b9eefd89a0994
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11