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 7734605 Details
Epoch: 362Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 71148419
epoch_slot_no: 127619
block_no: 7734428
slot_leader_id: 5019893
size: 7784
time: 2022-09-09 09:11:50
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x652c3ef7c8816d0470d44fc9d3ce251a0d4c40b9c3d07246f1adebfea9f59bb9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7