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 7765526 Details
Epoch: 363Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 71777464
epoch_slot_no: 324664
block_no: 7765349
slot_leader_id: 4577627
size: 81192
time: 2022-09-16 15:55:55
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xf0aae67e25ecf0010b647ed03beae122e87358741b39a208a67d23b843281c36
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12