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 7426556 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 64733597 epoch_slot_no: 192797 block_no: 7426379 slot_leader_id: 6354417 size: 9874 time: 2022-06-27 03:18:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a7cfab7dc0b5f2c54fd0c7229cb238650ca248aab5ab5416733d744a4504cffBlock Operator
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