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 7419759 Details
Epoch: 347Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 64582138
epoch_slot_no: 41338
block_no: 7419582
slot_leader_id: 5688270
size: 24023
time: 2022-06-25 09:13:49
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x09fcde4cf5c744a8966231b28ae53a4e36d0a29dfc4e97023943982abe59cf25
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6