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 7976637 Details
Epoch: 373Number of transactions in block: 43
slot_no: 76108761
epoch_slot_no: 335961
block_no: 7976460
slot_leader_id: 4556700
size: 69525
time: 2022-11-05 19:04:12
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc66c29467af4bf4c7e04f3d91e44b74406efe91bd68fa3fed15c198c77962763
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12