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 7821776 Details
Epoch: 366Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 72931413
epoch_slot_no: 182613
block_no: 7821599
slot_leader_id: 5279197
size: 57406
time: 2022-09-30 00:28:24
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xffd6f37eec6083d8db9dc60143f7912b9bd712426847f724176ea43e2bcb96b3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7