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 7515791 Details
Epoch: 351Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 66612427
epoch_slot_no: 343627
block_no: 7515614
slot_leader_id: 4559709
size: 84848
time: 2022-07-18 21:11:58
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6582a1197ca33bde5180cbd3ff3c56a505bc051f8f55ed1eb9423fcd975202bc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9