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 7696307 Details
Epoch: 360Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 70370535
epoch_slot_no: 213735
block_no: 7696130
slot_leader_id: 4581743
size: 1433
time: 2022-08-31 09:07:06
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x1178947dc4d42f76d39216be24301bbda205061fdd7d64d03ba9dd95bc3d2618
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11