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 7549949 Details
Epoch: 353Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 67330465
epoch_slot_no: 197665
block_no: 7549772
slot_leader_id: 6753941
size: 34442
time: 2022-07-27 04:39:16
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd24bf371d9efe8077ad789687f250a9db25099814df4d7779f041fc74083bbe5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3