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 7644668 Details
Epoch: 358Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 69315157
epoch_slot_no: 22357
block_no: 7644491
slot_leader_id: 5495683
size: 14679
time: 2022-08-19 03:57:28
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdeca980346edffa7caf41a4661318205f9a60e888b2d6d2a67bde1ceb71ca03f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6