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 7437988 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 64990451 epoch_slot_no: 17651 block_no: 7437811 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 27749 time: 2022-06-30 02:39:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48df811df8a6c6177bfc4f73bacfd8de6b18be1ab02c63bea01a9820e0ce91f1Block Operator
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