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 7895598 Details
Epoch: 369Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 74447261
epoch_slot_no: 402461
block_no: 7895421
slot_leader_id: 5575371
size: 58473
time: 2022-10-17 13:32:32
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x292be7e01af43d851e675992f66aef15ce818bfe4d24a35601b1f27b74e5be58
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6