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 7450333 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 65263999 epoch_slot_no: 291199 block_no: 7450156 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 53466 time: 2022-07-03 06:38:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67dca17c382cc2840d2e97df54da4480cd4ed1fec4aa738ef1eebbb69d0542b3Block Operator
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