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 7428833 Details
Epoch: 347Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 64784823
epoch_slot_no: 244023
block_no: 7428656
slot_leader_id: 5098945
size: 39978
time: 2022-06-27 17:31:54
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xecd3e94da5f4a5344d27971eb39db855ccd34b67c49489067c268e54a76704bb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6