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 7571103 Details
Epoch: 354Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 67786051
epoch_slot_no: 221251
block_no: 7570926
slot_leader_id: 4565547
size: 87119
time: 2022-08-01 11:12:22
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x02f6e6f6fe6599f3717bd60d780e328ecd069de4ec707ba2ba3d5db4bfbc56cc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10