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 7551595 Details
Epoch: 353Number of transactions in block: 60
slot_no: 67367824
epoch_slot_no: 235024
block_no: 7551418
slot_leader_id: 4773451
size: 88784
time: 2022-07-27 15:01:55
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8a102c1678a8b147e25a0e997785b2cf81e15f2929f0b2e67c21ac0b07737b99
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6