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 7477220 Details
Epoch: 349Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 65816758
epoch_slot_no: 411958
block_no: 7477043
slot_leader_id: 4556762
size: 33118
time: 2022-07-09 16:10:49
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xaea39997ba387097c63310deeca42aaf57901f554d2ba17f12f100098ef8b5dc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13