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 7543961 Details
Epoch: 353Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 67202391
epoch_slot_no: 69591
block_no: 7543784
slot_leader_id: 6271615
size: 35963
time: 2022-07-25 17:04:42
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x835bc682e6d851756a3bc92ca1d6664927b8bdc586a0282da48d3de0e3fb5c2d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9