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 7836524 Details
Epoch: 367Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 73232936
epoch_slot_no: 52136
block_no: 7836347
slot_leader_id: 5343663
size: 25489
time: 2022-10-03 12:13:47
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcb9bfa93e59c586021b5b918c180d2872e4cd1715c7193dad2e1e876cb8a2761
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7