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 7595818 Details
Epoch: 355Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 68298429
epoch_slot_no: 301629
block_no: 7595641
slot_leader_id: 5770141
size: 29048
time: 2022-08-07 09:32:00
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x43763306725c9dbc528ae436f50bfb027fc2ed01e805d469e84250c89e3b8091
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5