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 7423584 Details
Epoch: 347Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 64668321
epoch_slot_no: 127521
block_no: 7423407
slot_leader_id: 5449584
size: 7463
time: 2022-06-26 09:10:12
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x696508a32096df28ed87833ffa5d1e87fdf476b14294c282fd0e99ebbe869675
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7