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 7929001 Details
Epoch: 371Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 75130237
epoch_slot_no: 221437
block_no: 7928824
slot_leader_id: 4555935
size: 4962
time: 2022-10-25 11:15:28
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd14cbe8a35068eb46e98f27d7491fb9bb0b2c50dc17c91742cdecf15aadcde78
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14