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 7700463 Details
Epoch: 360Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 70456033
epoch_slot_no: 299233
block_no: 7700286
slot_leader_id: 6558340
size: 19921
time: 2022-09-01 08:52:04
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xa36de8fba9c63e1994279aa46204138c99608d62af753e6a6e9cb5e4a5576fa3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4