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 7978607 Details
Epoch: 373Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 76147839
epoch_slot_no: 375039
block_no: 7978430
slot_leader_id: 5839077
size: 13395
time: 2022-11-06 05:55:30
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x30dd411ccce116120164aab7d5f9a3209a6ab36011dff2e6c0804289d0e91983
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13