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 7483153 Details
Epoch: 350Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 65940659
epoch_slot_no: 103859
block_no: 7482976
slot_leader_id: 5066676
size: 80960
time: 2022-07-11 02:35:50
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7b36fd0f7b100edf77150ee6e72dc0ae17c06273a91016af2911696cdd396405
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10