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 7990665 Details
Epoch: 374Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 76397930
epoch_slot_no: 193130
block_no: 7990488
slot_leader_id: 4561883
size: 45934
time: 2022-11-09 03:23:41
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3a5a8c5cc4c9105c9ae8e2742ca365ecb19168881783c9fae69dd498b01e1f7a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2