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 7664452 Details
Epoch: 358Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 69717769
epoch_slot_no: 424969
block_no: 7664275
slot_leader_id: 5876104
size: 88132
time: 2022-08-23 19:47:40
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe755d9575fe748a41e4980cfbf2226c0a834ed65e5438886ec0eeafea7229127
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7