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 7511046 Details
Epoch: 351Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 66515526
epoch_slot_no: 246726
block_no: 7510869
slot_leader_id: 5281457
size: 22291
time: 2022-07-17 18:16:57
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa40a8649448f3d7e199ebb6f4ae5d0835c8a042b815cf1a64aba7c0f953a2527
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6