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 7573414 Details
Epoch: 354Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 67831427
epoch_slot_no: 266627
block_no: 7573237
slot_leader_id: 6618191
size: 36454
time: 2022-08-01 23:48:38
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7eef0bb432022a33e9f44cc33817fcc87c546af1da556482726de64030ab69f2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3