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 7631385 Details
Epoch: 357Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 69040954
epoch_slot_no: 180154
block_no: 7631208
slot_leader_id: 4960121
size: 10429
time: 2022-08-15 23:47:25
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x31d5db889ec12015a69adf46212ee211abb5847218b8e832df036ab66b59f647
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10