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 7960983 Details
Epoch: 373Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 75787425
epoch_slot_no: 14625
block_no: 7960806
slot_leader_id: 5492955
size: 54976
time: 2022-11-02 01:48:36
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf5ea7466151053f8b4b86ea1e0e235050057d853c904337159c1bf5c36f12022
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10