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 7751929 Details
Epoch: 363Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 71500896
epoch_slot_no: 48096
block_no: 7751752
slot_leader_id: 5688247
size: 32481
time: 2022-09-13 11:06:27
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xc956eb10d1e495d43fb0b37bb4681c2f375672c9826f3721b02fb437dfecc07c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7