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 7937263 Details
Epoch: 371Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 75300375
epoch_slot_no: 391575
block_no: 7937086
slot_leader_id: 6447667
size: 16851
time: 2022-10-27 10:31:06
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xae460d3512f9a19cabedcb49f744c539e843d1c65b2a906e93988965cbb16caa
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5