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 7761826 Details
Epoch: 363Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 71703707
epoch_slot_no: 250907
block_no: 7761649
slot_leader_id: 4963072
size: 14199
time: 2022-09-15 19:26:38
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xe711cfa6b6db7e46e42dc72a733035e78a741752c5464d795a67aae76de0e57e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8