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 7849401 Details
Epoch: 367Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 73498947
epoch_slot_no: 318147
block_no: 7849224
slot_leader_id: 4960121
size: 20593
time: 2022-10-06 14:07:18
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x303aacf53a2ec453e2e6e6cc4091ce06829e77ef1beccc67cb743a5640ccbed9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11