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 7423230 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 64660608 epoch_slot_no: 119808 block_no: 7423053 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 19387 time: 2022-06-26 07:01:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1983f764bc56314bd13b146aaacf19738b00c86fbaf817cd13479182d4879bfBlock Operator
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