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 7902682 Details
Epoch: 370Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 74593166
epoch_slot_no: 116366
block_no: 7902505
slot_leader_id: 4557828
size: 43540
time: 2022-10-19 06:04:17
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbd85355024e708b8861c108a030f1e901ab4603a1734e56dad4d6bd5a055075b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9