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 7949604 Details
Epoch: 372Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 75557026
epoch_slot_no: 216226
block_no: 7949427
slot_leader_id: 5262262
size: 28951
time: 2022-10-30 09:48:37
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbe03a7d8b326ba18f75578e8d9076a0491f453814ccb0fb676d1f17062da18e5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8