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 7720815 Details
Epoch: 361Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 70870608
epoch_slot_no: 281808
block_no: 7720638
slot_leader_id: 5449482
size: 47543
time: 2022-09-06 04:01:39
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x61bb6d66496df341fb147873940c9bd6d6548533c3ab3bd899b765f42fe5397c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7