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 7451403 Details
Epoch: 348Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 65284729
epoch_slot_no: 311929
block_no: 7451226
slot_leader_id: 4555723
size: 67975
time: 2022-07-03 12:23:40
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe38635e20ca3971a8211bd3975942b4eefcf89f18597bf9c38d58de51127d0db
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11