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 7921980 Details
Epoch: 371Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 74986016
epoch_slot_no: 77216
block_no: 7921803
slot_leader_id: 4555484
size: 2755
time: 2022-10-23 19:11:47
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb28866c59b2738a3782d736fcd42af1feb50f9aad80ab14ade0863e7ec8c9c23
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15