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 7620154 Details
Epoch: 356Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 68802944
epoch_slot_no: 374144
block_no: 7619977
slot_leader_id: 4570659
size: 5355
time: 2022-08-13 05:40:35
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5673e8e85228f737c9335bb17eeb4c70e3355d1246d532a7b9d691251608f4fa
Block Operator
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