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 7841230 Details
Epoch: 367Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 73331691
epoch_slot_no: 150891
block_no: 7841053
slot_leader_id: 4559083
size: 84112
time: 2022-10-04 15:39:42
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcd2840dc41d9e510987223125c8d95cd5931d4303da8bf00e9d1bf8ac5ac40a5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11