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 7493649 Details
Epoch: 350Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 66156194
epoch_slot_no: 319394
block_no: 7493472
slot_leader_id: 5618759
size: 73850
time: 2022-07-13 14:28:05
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x52a331c522afb2893e0015fcaaf78ef7eaaf5c94bf2054fd069aabbb0da60f95
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13