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 7445191 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 65157470 epoch_slot_no: 184670 block_no: 7445014 slot_leader_id: 7333026 size: 87451 time: 2022-07-02 01:02:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x122c1f99a03740049283a454bb4e3a2b2ebce6a5f1813243ebc1a1f87eded6e4Block Operator
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