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 7975973 Details
Epoch: 373Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 76095129
epoch_slot_no: 322329
block_no: 7975796
slot_leader_id: 6092217
size: 60041
time: 2022-11-05 15:17:00
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x63ef2c574b0c50bed3b7cba5b4c592f283f6beb44c4176c989e883c14512dff7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6