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 7902042 Details
Epoch: 370Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 74578724
epoch_slot_no: 101924
block_no: 7901865
slot_leader_id: 5051184
size: 87185
time: 2022-10-19 02:03:35
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd0dbf8740a302b0eeda4d2b9c55558dfd1f6cbcc100f67072b59178e7ae2bef3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9