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 7819994 Details
Epoch: 366Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 72892896
epoch_slot_no: 144096
block_no: 7819817
slot_leader_id: 7376318
size: 59689
time: 2022-09-29 13:46:27
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3ec99903433ee4bc02b9ea4c5c660cd0b8673dd2644e9269286db15f9719382b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659975261