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 7437760 Details
Epoch: 348Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 64985346
epoch_slot_no: 12546
block_no: 7437583
slot_leader_id: 4560076
size: 79408
time: 2022-06-30 01:13:57
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8cfa563e6f3ed6e810e95b6fce681b3e974ac311b0e6066e3f97528a7bef5eca
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11