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 7909494 Details
Epoch: 370Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 74730437
epoch_slot_no: 253637
block_no: 7909317
slot_leader_id: 5449584
size: 40593
time: 2022-10-20 20:12:08
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7182e87d0a987ad0213b99792b85351eae1ddc755b82e58c32c5ab78ef00de5e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8