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 7749244 Details
Epoch: 362Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 71446693
epoch_slot_no: 425893
block_no: 7749067
slot_leader_id: 4556473
size: 15659
time: 2022-09-12 20:03:04
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x8e226c0c1628f0d9047a11fe46806ee4cdadf7157ef8de57b981ef242c0c320f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12