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 7904033 Details
Epoch: 370Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 74619528
epoch_slot_no: 142728
block_no: 7903856
slot_leader_id: 5568326
size: 67492
time: 2022-10-19 13:23:39
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x15a61a722c62ead84e266ede4b40cadcbf48da1c780e38c0519964d06669c311
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6