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 7753715 Details
Epoch: 363Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 71538099
epoch_slot_no: 85299
block_no: 7753538
slot_leader_id: 4961128
size: 62542
time: 2022-09-13 21:26:30
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x00f6a3d55f92bb863651c3f169a07c9494b9250160cdb906a8f5dec146399f3d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10