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 7476735 Details
Epoch: 349Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 65806452
epoch_slot_no: 401652
block_no: 7476558
slot_leader_id: 4556700
size: 1974
time: 2022-07-09 13:19:03
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x71a99094b222a5c385c0e30a5fd752201f16ab1f897c25f6a8a6db2819933441
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10