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 7424481 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 64686798 epoch_slot_no: 145998 block_no: 7424304 slot_leader_id: 5060241 size: 75885 time: 2022-06-26 14:18:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbd58974604f3887d4e0196166c67f4807f9089c20ca3aaa61027bf5d71e1515Block Operator
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