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 7945112 Details
Epoch: 372Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 75462764
epoch_slot_no: 121964
block_no: 7944935
slot_leader_id: 5965784
size: 17134
time: 2022-10-29 07:37:35
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb13cd9c400f4973aa70b0a564393e2c310ee0ce724a8d3862086e43b7a7fa8ce
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7