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 7571303 Details
Epoch: 354Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 67789780
epoch_slot_no: 224980
block_no: 7571126
slot_leader_id: 4561787
size: 20786
time: 2022-08-01 12:14:31
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1646d81876bb085c08ad7057a72b19b91f9e29186cd06a3559a4ba7896e46658
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9