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 7786149 Details
Epoch: 364Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 72199992
epoch_slot_no: 315192
block_no: 7785972
slot_leader_id: 5449505
size: 81634
time: 2022-09-21 13:18:03
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x6dca09a3cbf55b7ec8d64cfb6a9355a98223859a6dfd23b95ab5420a83e32467
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8