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 7415293 Details
Epoch: 346Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 64481821
epoch_slot_no: 373021
block_no: 7415116
slot_leader_id: 5002519
size: 16545
time: 2022-06-24 05:21:52
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc4a758f546157751aa202da644932c2a4563f96cc792b2eb96fb5c962659b77a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8