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 7420590 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 64601030 epoch_slot_no: 60230 block_no: 7420413 slot_leader_id: 4656285 size: 80263 time: 2022-06-25 14:28:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ff0af88bcf1f530c2524339f54c7ec2fb93d1c14f0c9b171cdd9b6b3bdfed44Block Operator
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