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 7607464 Details
Epoch: 356Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 68541778
epoch_slot_no: 112978
block_no: 7607287
slot_leader_id: 5047313
size: 32751
time: 2022-08-10 05:07:49
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb0ae6b754e9a438426c97006451f93b38c4b5245ec2195f76e531b75f608a506
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7