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 7589645 Details
Epoch: 355Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 68173712
epoch_slot_no: 176912
block_no: 7589468
slot_leader_id: 4569295
size: 21491
time: 2022-08-05 22:53:23
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x69019f03f17f203d8c88327f4feb4c1fdf38fda07cb240877de581e73f16ef7e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20