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 7797226 Details
Epoch: 365Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 72426444
epoch_slot_no: 109644
block_no: 7797049
slot_leader_id: 5010262
size: 24875
time: 2022-09-24 04:12:15
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x92cd41aa71297d42ea8fc3164b17884277b4a2f1f6fb17b09bacc6a1397c5dee
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8