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 7567277 Details
Epoch: 354Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 67704699
epoch_slot_no: 139899
block_no: 7567100
slot_leader_id: 4558321
size: 88386
time: 2022-07-31 12:36:30
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x90359d9e3677393cd92e7a24edbbca6075614d60aabfd3a869bdf05e93cb7ad7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10