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 7983105 Details
Epoch: 374Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 76241678
epoch_slot_no: 36878
block_no: 7982928
slot_leader_id: 5688653
size: 42224
time: 2022-11-07 07:59:29
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x23278675415a2bbe45049e881102db90423b159adb604e91df33b85985fc41ba
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8