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 7928815 Details
Epoch: 371Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 75126390
epoch_slot_no: 217590
block_no: 7928638
slot_leader_id: 5555137
size: 51846
time: 2022-10-25 10:11:21
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5eaabb7804503103ba537265cb07dbbcf440394ce2a1cf7db6cc1a9f67f179a2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6