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 7942657 Details
Epoch: 372Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 75412795
epoch_slot_no: 71995
block_no: 7942480
slot_leader_id: 5266164
size: 9355
time: 2022-10-28 17:44:46
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbb7e96e8b3d1ff710277e89a50a0079561ca7a2bebef90d23e0fa9072389c018
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 135