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 7736774 Details
Epoch: 362Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 71192066
epoch_slot_no: 171266
block_no: 7736597
slot_leader_id: 5576144
size: 48618
time: 2022-09-09 21:19:17
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xacd7a69d32174f9cad41c4beb32347608445f5ea57b12f3fc1bbbcc53c8f0b34
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12