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 7698239 Details
Epoch: 360Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 70409419
epoch_slot_no: 252619
block_no: 7698062
slot_leader_id: 4557910
size: 88609
time: 2022-08-31 19:55:10
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x871e8f87bf96fe7505016827ea2b0171685c94d3f6e3f2383587cc7d221847d5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10