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 7402543 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 64218637 epoch_slot_no: 109837 block_no: 7402366 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 36769 time: 2022-06-21 04:15:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x880e9eec11cf74e93d11d68345fa4a76776f2ddabc8be73496a4ead712e52198Block Operator
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