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 7895025 Details
Epoch: 369Number of transactions in block: 38
slot_no: 74435452
epoch_slot_no: 390652
block_no: 7894848
slot_leader_id: 4555972
size: 86911
time: 2022-10-17 10:15:43
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x05f718385188f2a951fdcbcdd94febe1a59203f5f04b68ff75c4e0cf45640a08
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10