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 7463816 Details
Epoch: 349Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 65540568
epoch_slot_no: 135768
block_no: 7463639
slot_leader_id: 5152773
size: 9324
time: 2022-07-06 11:27:39
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf56e9f63764e258890bfc07a1980188d1c9655302157300ccd0fcf0ea7e129b7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11