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 7742098 Details
Epoch: 362Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 71299924
epoch_slot_no: 279124
block_no: 7741921
slot_leader_id: 4984234
size: 30698
time: 2022-09-11 03:16:55
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x51b66b6b160c8a50d85d1970353c0fcfb2d97be433ab3b0e81a6f1d2d905e253
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14