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 7920246 Details
Epoch: 371Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 74949327
epoch_slot_no: 40527
block_no: 7920069
slot_leader_id: 6448040
size: 46704
time: 2022-10-23 09:00:18
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcf1c6faa61ade6fbe3f62e7317cab978ebe178924e0dfabcd43d29654dfe2717
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7