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 7999541 Details
Epoch: 374Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 76580287
epoch_slot_no: 375487
block_no: 7999364
slot_leader_id: 7089051
size: 5568
time: 2022-11-11 06:02:58
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x604e11682b022730d36654c5baa25fb4af4cc77df0e85fbedbf45ee0ce131ed7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1659973803