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 7671962 Details
Epoch: 359Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 69872791
epoch_slot_no: 147991
block_no: 7671785
slot_leader_id: 4696941
size: 85274
time: 2022-08-25 14:51:22
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x8a0a0f21914b1c152b21414e0f9726bf7641bfe7b269fcc788891fbbe702c000
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17