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 7858619 Details
Epoch: 368Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 73690154
epoch_slot_no: 77354
block_no: 7858442
slot_leader_id: 5965784
size: 88831
time: 2022-10-08 19:14:05
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdd68343074e902d4f9ea7b3d024871d6d5671396b1a2a386c1604f0734c88bf0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7