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 7787859 Details
Epoch: 364Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 72235487
epoch_slot_no: 350687
block_no: 7787682
slot_leader_id: 5449466
size: 12635
time: 2022-09-21 23:09:38
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x55be9daf410993402357ef120a0a1cb2c8ea6e878cda16c5fbf941d2cf42976a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7