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 7993835 Details
Epoch: 374Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 76462981
epoch_slot_no: 258181
block_no: 7993658
slot_leader_id: 5457724
size: 38033
time: 2022-11-09 21:27:52
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xab550db7cafeaf604460aeda22cac3161be0127356718bddd2abe861c8b58a96
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9