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 7424855 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 64695202 epoch_slot_no: 154402 block_no: 7424678 slot_leader_id: 4656285 size: 88703 time: 2022-06-26 16:38:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00efe6fe75648fe72cd4cab78c7ecdafd5c327d48a64b7c9a3ad928e0465b9e9Block Operator
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