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 7777800 Details
Epoch: 364Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 72027511
epoch_slot_no: 142711
block_no: 7777623
slot_leader_id: 4961637
size: 37098
time: 2022-09-19 13:23:22
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x07a85c0dec2529f6ca1e3d48b98de24c42d52ff6d557c6e4ef248d0ce8eb0a8a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9