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 7822934 Details
Epoch: 366Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 72955314
epoch_slot_no: 206514
block_no: 7822757
slot_leader_id: 5449547
size: 38883
time: 2022-09-30 07:06:45
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x46b386119a375fe5e3753f79dbfe3db6b38a2f24fbf3f542c2230fde7fa2f794
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7