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 7813576 Details
Epoch: 366Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 72763055
epoch_slot_no: 14255
block_no: 7813399
slot_leader_id: 4555592
size: 41075
time: 2022-09-28 01:42:26
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5691505aed802776f6ed6fa13d7de1e95f95e80fe82d5c80545046150fb84387
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14