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 7916939 Details
Epoch: 370Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 74882031
epoch_slot_no: 405231
block_no: 7916762
slot_leader_id: 5246212
size: 82644
time: 2022-10-22 14:18:42
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8c47f51916cd48bd8b20bcf8b0f53ac25dfbc288bbaa524012601ac627486e8e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12