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 7922716 Details
Epoch: 371Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 75001061
epoch_slot_no: 92261
block_no: 7922539
slot_leader_id: 4962621
size: 88897
time: 2022-10-23 23:22:32
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd2c33254d3bf3248b860a63ae6d7bfde83018ac71d7a6458e9417794b9893a2b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7