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 7968855 Details
Epoch: 373Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 75949166
epoch_slot_no: 176366
block_no: 7968678
slot_leader_id: 5344234
size: 32913
time: 2022-11-03 22:44:17
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6c2d60c4e89e26b475113e11815b96e7ef28aeab75fa7dc98c1ee194c6c62a76
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7