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 7957516 Details
Epoch: 372Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 75717534
epoch_slot_no: 376734
block_no: 7957339
slot_leader_id: 7048039
size: 12316
time: 2022-11-01 06:23:45
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xad9d3ddb8da976879e022dd5620e767748aef381df197302f0c23146caccae28
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973399