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 7499882 Details
Epoch: 351Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 66284561
epoch_slot_no: 15761
block_no: 7499705
slot_leader_id: 5047313
size: 88698
time: 2022-07-15 02:07:32
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x83d8b235fbb9f40c0775c2b88d1f8ba020f3b97ae4b2b6e8a49d0d9c7d26c011
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7