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 7788106 Details
Epoch: 364Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 72240704
epoch_slot_no: 355904
block_no: 7787929
slot_leader_id: 5066920
size: 50603
time: 2022-09-22 00:36:35
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xa52ff72805cb82c6968d7610504a591761f57ff87ce8a6e599cb534c5169e0e2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11