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 7644167 Details
Epoch: 358Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 69305133
epoch_slot_no: 12333
block_no: 7643990
slot_leader_id: 5278927
size: 49100
time: 2022-08-19 01:10:24
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x392129ec76ce4bf28ed21633c722895b8a4a50b032dd250a14259adb95e16986
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8