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 7614270 Details
Epoch: 356Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 68682262
epoch_slot_no: 253462
block_no: 7614093
slot_leader_id: 7399631
size: 38320
time: 2022-08-11 20:09:13
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5701b3a1f56256d5f58969097175721a615fb3649a2cad60333d90783334863c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659975250