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 7449166 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 65238910 epoch_slot_no: 266110 block_no: 7448989 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 23805 time: 2022-07-02 23:40:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x440c904bf061f6d7b072ee2d1fca5010607dfa0a13e5a87c7d245c0533a8bb5aBlock Operator
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