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 7538453 Details
Epoch: 352Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 67089341
epoch_slot_no: 388541
block_no: 7538276
slot_leader_id: 4581588
size: 77341
time: 2022-07-24 09:40:32
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x39050d772aa12b05f11636447f4f8db90b80b603acf6a1ee005784f240bb2fd0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9