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 7998270 Details
Epoch: 374Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 76554074
epoch_slot_no: 349274
block_no: 7998093
slot_leader_id: 7335667
size: 2172
time: 2022-11-10 22:46:05
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1b336ebeb0cbf53cd43c035465655bafec403aef38985532ff87ad5b057c4b79
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659975078