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 7462109 Details
Epoch: 349Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 65506224
epoch_slot_no: 101424
block_no: 7461932
slot_leader_id: 5568326
size: 20874
time: 2022-07-06 01:55:15
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9987840330e6644e19c37061477404b58fa400934b557123b8cd22340fdea138
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5