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 7706157 Details
Epoch: 360Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 70570852
epoch_slot_no: 414052
block_no: 7705980
slot_leader_id: 5461687
size: 14080
time: 2022-09-02 16:45:43
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xe321687ecafec10ab9a0dde80704c91ab1d5655dc710b1512cb57e75246b15cf
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9