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 7601415 Details
Epoch: 355Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 68414042
epoch_slot_no: 417242
block_no: 7601238
slot_leader_id: 5449584
size: 49966
time: 2022-08-08 17:38:53
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x12c2ac5e1e05fc95adbc354bcb5fbbca551c3b4ba3ae88f2370979b9735f249d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7