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 7431466 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 64841886 epoch_slot_no: 301086 block_no: 7431289 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 18061 time: 2022-06-28 09:22:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17371cbbf5f1d4e11e88361446e767fefa52137f2c0503c8600a0fa6dd37f3cdBlock Operator
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