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 7500173 Details
Epoch: 351Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 66290652
epoch_slot_no: 21852
block_no: 7499996
slot_leader_id: 5386265
size: 85659
time: 2022-07-15 03:49:03
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb3c6dd46536a8e04bcfa7dcaf4fbeda352544bc8ab193efee5d46871d19af489
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6