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 7461202 Details
Epoch: 349Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 65487538
epoch_slot_no: 82738
block_no: 7461025
slot_leader_id: 4580757
size: 79853
time: 2022-07-05 20:43:49
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x315829776151d545c674bd5da05041b1a79d517426930bc5a36418095efa4b75
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9