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 7448963 Details
Epoch: 348Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 65234610
epoch_slot_no: 261810
block_no: 7448786
slot_leader_id: 5744703
size: 22491
time: 2022-07-02 22:28:21
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x404ef6d4e59a0ea92684035835f55a753e90c8a969cb3dad7d0578afa6609d9e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6