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 7680396 Details
Epoch: 359Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 70046804
epoch_slot_no: 322004
block_no: 7680219
slot_leader_id: 5409679
size: 50513
time: 2022-08-27 15:11:35
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xae50ece0221594b3b6092b0f9fd8acc2b3d52e01ea429321672d0333ea27bcb4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10