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 7874380 Details
Epoch: 368Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 74012438
epoch_slot_no: 399638
block_no: 7874203
slot_leader_id: 5688247
size: 4564
time: 2022-10-12 12:45:29
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe0bc7b92237ec343c8e06d8019c6449a779ea7cd38b5d74a59ebcfc26cf79345
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8