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 7420148 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 64590508 epoch_slot_no: 49708 block_no: 7419971 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 71113 time: 2022-06-25 11:33:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x513a4636f7396630dad52f6903c8ec8e2555e5c05ed02d6541e726a8ac038fa1Block Operator
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