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 7996750 Details
Epoch: 374Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 76523031
epoch_slot_no: 318231
block_no: 7996573
slot_leader_id: 7046709
size: 49218
time: 2022-11-10 14:08:42
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2886b0ba1753758fc9826dfe45a2403ec48ae74535ecb957145aae9510dd3993
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973464