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 7795504 Details
Epoch: 365Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 72390928
epoch_slot_no: 74128
block_no: 7795327
slot_leader_id: 5744360
size: 53024
time: 2022-09-23 18:20:19
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x404ba68b0c91f0fe1e9c457c80523c856a41aa9bc8da49dc751792fd5f70fdc1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8