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 7652149 Details
Epoch: 358Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 69466958
epoch_slot_no: 174158
block_no: 7651972
slot_leader_id: 5386010
size: 44151
time: 2022-08-20 22:07:29
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x18954136df74e1d39da56f9a1684c409ee5499416333953ade4af1d5f8a98510
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6