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 7825879 Details
Epoch: 366Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 73014735
epoch_slot_no: 265935
block_no: 7825702
slot_leader_id: 5343663
size: 22134
time: 2022-09-30 23:37:06
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd15dbd7bf63379ef728780488b53d0245de2c187878fc9f55887a411e5a63393
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7