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 7587797 Details
Epoch: 355Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 68133114
epoch_slot_no: 136314
block_no: 7587620
slot_leader_id: 4555557
size: 59713
time: 2022-08-05 11:36:45
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe6e6a4e24975f5655f8970479f3cc2d228a2434e2008c015078550f29f7145db
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12