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 7669329 Details
Epoch: 359Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 69819696
epoch_slot_no: 94896
block_no: 7669152
slot_leader_id: 5722967
size: 46910
time: 2022-08-25 00:06:27
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x7393c0b7355439d4574848e917e751c9737c940026085e18f72472ea74c4cf37
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8