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 7474995 Details
Epoch: 349Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 65770091
epoch_slot_no: 365291
block_no: 7474818
slot_leader_id: 4662751
size: 86829
time: 2022-07-09 03:13:02
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3099d4791c6f7f5cf04894a559ab0c46c13510c1e0b324dcbd99a5cbc53d2dad
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8