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 7810545 Details
Epoch: 365Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 72698505
epoch_slot_no: 381705
block_no: 7810368
slot_leader_id: 5780101
size: 36640
time: 2022-09-27 07:46:36
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd6ea3328ee8ba385e4e347f40d605c0829296628e2f90845ef8335e731255c81
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10