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 7971205 Details
Epoch: 373Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 75997541
epoch_slot_no: 224741
block_no: 7971028
slot_leader_id: 5246212
size: 54926
time: 2022-11-04 12:10:32
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdd9c4d01dcefea069d9852dea3533aec20130a5b833da1c0561afa49906fa43c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12