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 7429977 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 64809453 epoch_slot_no: 268653 block_no: 7429800 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 18468 time: 2022-06-28 00:22:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b2ebc08aeb930067ddec228d2f0be2b252854258cb6c6b62a1c2508db8ee513Block Operator
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