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 7637627 Details
Epoch: 357Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 69170547
epoch_slot_no: 309747
block_no: 7637450
slot_leader_id: 5051550
size: 57780
time: 2022-08-17 11:47:18
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd4aab401e36d56cab39ebbca028d427b425d85ac7ac4da1eee61a6bea315c6bb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8