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 7439167 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65017590 epoch_slot_no: 44790 block_no: 7438990 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 23203 time: 2022-06-30 10:11:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35a031cd327b5c3901bc0f645db2bdd52027ce6926fd427a4e623b8f6b83486cBlock Operator
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