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 7962515 Details
Epoch: 373Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 75820812
epoch_slot_no: 48012
block_no: 7962338
slot_leader_id: 4562647
size: 27240
time: 2022-11-02 11:05:03
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf247b4b7d98c57ec145d60c20bb938e286ce0fc5f2c75a54cf096c5bd1f4ddeb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10