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 7700146 Details
Epoch: 360Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 70448989
epoch_slot_no: 292189
block_no: 7699969
slot_leader_id: 4577060
size: 27158
time: 2022-09-01 06:54:40
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x571acf130f413390bb7cd0333a5cc7666c4a3452c60af535211cde693c954334
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12