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 7908077 Details
Epoch: 370Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 74703152
epoch_slot_no: 226352
block_no: 7907900
slot_leader_id: 4963072
size: 19994
time: 2022-10-20 12:37:23
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x470b79e738a8c3f0b18d975884389a259cfce39295fed9a684fe13e9b64bb513
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9