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 7411890 Details
Epoch: 346Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 64409467
epoch_slot_no: 300667
block_no: 7411713
slot_leader_id: 4581814
size: 84832
time: 2022-06-23 09:15:58
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6afa77a7664c785a9a2b6169ba522ea8bfa4fb0d99ef1864603eeef00dc6435c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9