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 7949760 Details
Epoch: 372Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 75560363
epoch_slot_no: 219563
block_no: 7949583
slot_leader_id: 5688135
size: 31252
time: 2022-10-30 10:44:14
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x58d9d87736ff2d37739010ec0f70c77579eeae7da9e6d574cbacb68640c50fed
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8