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 7491606 Details
Epoch: 350Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 66114850
epoch_slot_no: 278050
block_no: 7491429
slot_leader_id: 4556351
size: 64939
time: 2022-07-13 02:59:01
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xeaa4ddb5a7cf73551d49866b6025937fcd6bf0f0d95196426fa0e3da317ba996
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17