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 7787046 Details
Epoch: 364Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 72219045
epoch_slot_no: 334245
block_no: 7786869
slot_leader_id: 5688135
size: 35900
time: 2022-09-21 18:35:36
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x331458493844b5f0568997e80b15c812e61e2f7740da4b088561ee22b8d01488
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8