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 7698406 Details
Epoch: 360Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 70412894
epoch_slot_no: 256094
block_no: 7698229
slot_leader_id: 5679081
size: 37965
time: 2022-08-31 20:53:05
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x8af17a4af100f60a378cf8d813f177dcca971afd54bd399de7bb1285a07d7f4f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12