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 7695922 Details
Epoch: 360Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 70362835
epoch_slot_no: 206035
block_no: 7695745
slot_leader_id: 5151828
size: 3606
time: 2022-08-31 06:58:46
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x49452d478322d4a165bd1d695d68bff91c80043aed35583f3a89bcc5dd60c8dd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5