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 7545171 Details
Epoch: 353Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 67227338
epoch_slot_no: 94538
block_no: 7544994
slot_leader_id: 5609069
size: 88685
time: 2022-07-26 00:00:29
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7303f29b341a09aed5aa9b66cb6098ad765b5b06a0492c9955039fb12a43685b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5