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 7413840 Details
Epoch: 346Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 64449427
epoch_slot_no: 340627
block_no: 7413663
slot_leader_id: 5723279
size: 88611
time: 2022-06-23 20:21:58
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdcad55a0146cb476a9b254e276fc3c542f7b5a4982faa8a0e747e4724ad6fe45
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6