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 7574064 Details
Epoch: 354Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 67845405
epoch_slot_no: 280605
block_no: 7573887
slot_leader_id: 5680671
size: 32433
time: 2022-08-02 03:41:36
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0ed96c9ae13ae68626e40d1cb8cd72479623507302f42b54324155e3bce05056
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6