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 7559873 Details
Epoch: 353Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 67544546
epoch_slot_no: 411746
block_no: 7559696
slot_leader_id: 5359678
size: 86783
time: 2022-07-29 16:07:17
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x609dd688b000628ced8509f54c3b9c8910fc7425e5187ffb70cc87611c730abe
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6