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 7768809 Details
Epoch: 363Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 71842109
epoch_slot_no: 389309
block_no: 7768632
slot_leader_id: 5087208
size: 23286
time: 2022-09-17 09:53:20
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x4ea7b54038bd26227b26eba88a944e67af0e6f8b696e1457ccdb096d91947f55
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8