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 7945254 Details
Epoch: 372Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 75465641
epoch_slot_no: 124841
block_no: 7945077
slot_leader_id: 6192730
size: 2162
time: 2022-10-29 08:25:32
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5c3ce6a747b6f493888824e93c58a3e28fa592aa5966e87e91e55265a1e7e5d1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19