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 7745839 Details
Epoch: 362Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 71377768
epoch_slot_no: 356968
block_no: 7745662
slot_leader_id: 4703309
size: 1860
time: 2022-09-12 00:54:19
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x85b46bbac4b7dcc04bada0fe7435a3fdac2cc1cdf9e84b63ee174f5c6ff7d85b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10