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 7915614 Details
Epoch: 370Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 74854896
epoch_slot_no: 378096
block_no: 7915437
slot_leader_id: 4577060
size: 28593
time: 2022-10-22 06:46:27
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf90faea8b0939ac4d82ed635e0bdaa6997df71cb39cc2e6a5ecb20e642d7f9b1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12