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 7761623 Details
Epoch: 363Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 71699525
epoch_slot_no: 246725
block_no: 7761446
slot_leader_id: 5679081
size: 11873
time: 2022-09-15 18:16:56
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xb5ff2471c5a173f4725c1315eaf1ec21912f933992268d41cf62d198c226a918
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12