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 7981247 Details
Epoch: 373Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 76201541
epoch_slot_no: 428741
block_no: 7981070
slot_leader_id: 4614591
size: 2916
time: 2022-11-06 20:50:32
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6d550f7e852057da29c6fa54216e3ac83085a65d8fc838351325e3cd0a3634b5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18