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 7705889 Details
Epoch: 360Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 70566127
epoch_slot_no: 409327
block_no: 7705712
slot_leader_id: 5449731
size: 66058
time: 2022-09-02 15:26:58
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x52264853557b1fc29f472001fbfa1d1067c6af08a3ba86b6cd320bd4f159971b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7