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 7424161 Details
Epoch: 347Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 64679987
epoch_slot_no: 139187
block_no: 7423984
slot_leader_id: 5003307
size: 55808
time: 2022-06-26 12:24:38
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd1e7dc1959b4ebb353a6ba865a5ebee24d7c0b65c1b961f9f6e5e24506d0ef5c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7