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 7913325 Details
Epoch: 370Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 74807592
epoch_slot_no: 330792
block_no: 7913148
slot_leader_id: 5781382
size: 84389
time: 2022-10-21 17:38:03
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x440e437e6c64e85bfb61aa95006e216c7fa8c59507da025b11631907ff6ff444
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4