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 7414591 Details
Epoch: 346Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 64465984
epoch_slot_no: 357184
block_no: 7414414
slot_leader_id: 4589362
size: 88487
time: 2022-06-24 00:57:55
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6949d512d2e340d73f403df741f45a50b57f4357250e54a1177a69d9148a0906
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16