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 7843481 Details
Epoch: 367Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 73377741
epoch_slot_no: 196941
block_no: 7843304
slot_leader_id: 5688247
size: 29255
time: 2022-10-05 04:27:12
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x060e0844cc715c727321d57ecdbc0044625c6f45e2383bc64d8205195bb18438
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8