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 7684655 Details
Epoch: 359Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 70133005
epoch_slot_no: 408205
block_no: 7684478
slot_leader_id: 7046496
size: 82892
time: 2022-08-28 15:08:16
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xc3e898aa670b14f48adc187adf9e0f0f3b15fd27635690e911d492ef0bd79101
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973410