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 7793757 Details
Epoch: 365Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 72356113
epoch_slot_no: 39313
block_no: 7793580
slot_leader_id: 6883677
size: 87099
time: 2022-09-23 08:40:04
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3ec309e28e77758208028865afee749395a7157fd2babab090d945ddc5bf4725
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7