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 7971970 Details
Epoch: 373Number of transactions in block: 64
slot_no: 76013470
epoch_slot_no: 240670
block_no: 7971793
slot_leader_id: 5152260
size: 88276
time: 2022-11-04 16:36:01
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8103dfa1e5081adf3fd978f280142cf1645382d0f24cd0959fbf02755ddcca8d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11