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 7449397 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 65243924 epoch_slot_no: 271124 block_no: 7449220 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 55538 time: 2022-07-03 01:03:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cc041abfff3dc77ba31eed8090ea04a67ba6770fceb586cbf23b81fd7851fa1Block Operator
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