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 7632910 Details
Epoch: 357Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 69072899
epoch_slot_no: 212099
block_no: 7632733
slot_leader_id: 5279020
size: 45859
time: 2022-08-16 08:39:50
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6c7646e876707e6cf857604f73942540ee391b78062f87f5f5d7aedc8f3f5843
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6