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 7536281 Details
Epoch: 352Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 67043538
epoch_slot_no: 342738
block_no: 7536104
slot_leader_id: 5045242
size: 61838
time: 2022-07-23 20:57:09
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x55e9e13252a8e8c43ea859a7b146af7230d285d3c1b29bdac01324a0578f6a2e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9