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 7430356 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 64818285 epoch_slot_no: 277485 block_no: 7430179 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 21190 time: 2022-06-28 02:49:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x616018b78ad3f473c88f7eb229d7db6aee59d9a7343be601904608a6158b7d40Block Operator
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