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 7651228 Details
Epoch: 358Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 69448383
epoch_slot_no: 155583
block_no: 7651051
slot_leader_id: 4614591
size: 25536
time: 2022-08-20 16:57:54
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x10f32ba9b0804cf217a5d0af5beb5ed4ae92857c9cc92fbd8eb21806b535bac1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17