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 7645847 Details
Epoch: 358Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 69338146
epoch_slot_no: 45346
block_no: 7645670
slot_leader_id: 4565763
size: 10122
time: 2022-08-19 10:20:37
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf898c65fcbab2bfd6805b1994d4a16db578d1107f866008ba42aad16a7e92748
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12