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 7506298 Details
Epoch: 351Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 66417096
epoch_slot_no: 148296
block_no: 7506121
slot_leader_id: 4555407
size: 75001
time: 2022-07-16 14:56:27
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x90a477ad5179f4e4459b59649f6681c4acce28a83dd46d6638675055118715de
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12