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 7791034 Details
Epoch: 364Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 72299014
epoch_slot_no: 414214
block_no: 7790857
slot_leader_id: 4562285
size: 64360
time: 2022-09-22 16:48:25
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x16f8c38896ca519401a4d3db63d6f4d4f60744888d56e01c9d01750c44882395
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13