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 7693314 Details
Epoch: 360Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 70310468
epoch_slot_no: 153668
block_no: 7693137
slot_leader_id: 4614591
size: 16332
time: 2022-08-30 16:25:59
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xa0c206a6d1807d02b561c0be5faa4d115f3703118e3df90f2aad9f8c971604b7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17