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 7523706 Details
Epoch: 352Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 66777644
epoch_slot_no: 76844
block_no: 7523529
slot_leader_id: 4565547
size: 32817
time: 2022-07-20 19:05:35
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x613cf962f41675bd308ef3fcf69a554b1b4844cd88c0d6f5e07e9af594087da6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10