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 7551931 Details
Epoch: 353Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 67375328
epoch_slot_no: 242528
block_no: 7551754
slot_leader_id: 5023459
size: 49675
time: 2022-07-27 17:06:59
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4cefdece72ef832d9b886540ea6a558f01689b9b25062d1c3eaec6482c8697e4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6