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 7841560 Details
Epoch: 367Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 73339157
epoch_slot_no: 158357
block_no: 7841383
slot_leader_id: 4557324
size: 48450
time: 2022-10-04 17:44:08
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xee3de75cc3a1291086359b511286a06068f4e6d5a46b63b67c7e7b4dc56d4488
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10