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 7830747 Details
Epoch: 366Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 73113483
epoch_slot_no: 364683
block_no: 7830570
slot_leader_id: 5688247
size: 47309
time: 2022-10-02 03:02:54
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x085ffc8c77d11c590168055e5a650c8fcd13f27329e816264f351f73345dc7c4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8