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 7479340 Details
Epoch: 350Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 65861419
epoch_slot_no: 24619
block_no: 7479163
slot_leader_id: 5535263
size: 61647
time: 2022-07-10 04:35:10
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xba864a78c7cd46be1c66204ad2de2e39144d788734a02be6094bedc7b24767b9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5