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 7899650 Details
Epoch: 370Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 74530692
epoch_slot_no: 53892
block_no: 7899473
slot_leader_id: 4562647
size: 80283
time: 2022-10-18 12:43:03
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7ab9c69d4947d6363a0f324981ccb269b5d35d5cd4f9aa83723c07449ee9c2a7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9