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 7717420 Details
Epoch: 361Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 70801294
epoch_slot_no: 212494
block_no: 7717243
slot_leader_id: 5279197
size: 42256
time: 2022-09-05 08:46:25
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x516beb5c904a73367ccc5b389a715070012e3357eca4df0a7320efcadb8d365b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7