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 7776650 Details
Epoch: 364Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 72003194
epoch_slot_no: 118394
block_no: 7776473
slot_leader_id: 4960121
size: 18500
time: 2022-09-19 06:38:05
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x4177e9e9f2a5f7e4a6d07fb8a1268e04268c58b0706202ecb583e41b37ffebe2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11