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 7814193 Details
Epoch: 366Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 72775732
epoch_slot_no: 26932
block_no: 7814016
slot_leader_id: 5452949
size: 3792
time: 2022-09-28 05:13:43
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xde45a157ba5c81a248f735d8a7bfbdfe2d2b038d3834a6b14a5649ec082cfa39
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6