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 7442305 Details
Epoch: 348Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 65089310
epoch_slot_no: 116510
block_no: 7442128
slot_leader_id: 4989634
size: 30279
time: 2022-07-01 06:06:41
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3f21991e8b2d26642cf6959fb42b76a0afaee4ffc98a3d298080b0d607ea7cae
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9