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 7895895 Details
Epoch: 369Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 74453244
epoch_slot_no: 408444
block_no: 7895718
slot_leader_id: 5083905
size: 88065
time: 2022-10-17 15:12:15
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf8667c80acda3ab08f9d057fbad1b050d0c313c6c83d3e3153b576f68ab073e7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9