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 7617865 Details
Epoch: 356Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 68756038
epoch_slot_no: 327238
block_no: 7617688
slot_leader_id: 5575371
size: 11957
time: 2022-08-12 16:38:49
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xebe8482da5be63ebea8e59b88b938513807ed581e117e0c390182310517da4e6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5