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 7461462 Details
Epoch: 349Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 65493312
epoch_slot_no: 88512
block_no: 7461285
slot_leader_id: 5688270
size: 21768
time: 2022-07-05 22:20:03
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1d9b43fca5adef793484d0ff754f758b92a2beb9240ae20204a80c6ee617a7c6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6