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 7884942 Details
Epoch: 369Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 74228350
epoch_slot_no: 183550
block_no: 7884765
slot_leader_id: 4559410
size: 12422
time: 2022-10-15 00:44:01
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcadfe4be08ba428998f10707124505758c3f8a1dad7e22b453a7473bdde2379f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9