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 7725820 Details
Epoch: 361Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 70973041
epoch_slot_no: 384241
block_no: 7725643
slot_leader_id: 5003953
size: 52098
time: 2022-09-07 08:28:52
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xcde4c8be0b5a6613cfba2b985fba3debddbfe1c6f95cb890f5c8e1e46f085c6c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8