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 7546930 Details
Epoch: 353Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 67264998
epoch_slot_no: 132198
block_no: 7546753
slot_leader_id: 4561787
size: 87756
time: 2022-07-26 10:28:09
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1328e1098954e150e169f6c1a816a0dac1ef19aa3f258d99245d4333377d5af0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9