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 7501374 Details
Epoch: 351Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 66316462
epoch_slot_no: 47662
block_no: 7501197
slot_leader_id: 4662751
size: 74599
time: 2022-07-15 10:59:13
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd5c7fa4049a6b87103a9fe9a9cd85abe945a55f3f21f4c3739e109e22a323e6d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8