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 7962642 Details
Epoch: 373Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 75823401
epoch_slot_no: 50601
block_no: 7962465
slot_leader_id: 5045242
size: 17692
time: 2022-11-02 11:48:12
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4577b2dfeed8feb8bc17d00e3e8db4cc90a543d66dc835104d3cfd8df0243616
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10