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 7458150 Details
Epoch: 349Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 65424737
epoch_slot_no: 19937
block_no: 7457973
slot_leader_id: 5688135
size: 10200
time: 2022-07-05 03:17:08
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe58ef14dd0527cbcc768dad4a1f6c9c1de9e813ca4dbe03d594494252be5238d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6