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 7614305 Details
Epoch: 356Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 68683265
epoch_slot_no: 254465
block_no: 7614128
slot_leader_id: 5279822
size: 86216
time: 2022-08-11 20:25:56
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x306cea41a9a0f44c11f68079e29cf2d2544fd10538294b77ef0dd255fad6c075
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6