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 7671805 Details
Epoch: 359Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 69869405
epoch_slot_no: 144605
block_no: 7671628
slot_leader_id: 4568891
size: 75922
time: 2022-08-25 13:54:56
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xf00c597982221fc622c54eb692e1a667fb1015ac49d40545454da01914c9b225
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11