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 7448905 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 65233408 epoch_slot_no: 260608 block_no: 7448728 slot_leader_id: 6403978 size: 88065 time: 2022-07-02 22:08:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6647decb94e91f94e4f889480e0e6ae7f6e2b4c213d411af7c8abda442325a64Block Operator
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