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 7456297 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 65386241 epoch_slot_no: 413441 block_no: 7456120 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 87681 time: 2022-07-04 16:35:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b16331edbdf3011af4ba740d72bc81fd4275a362e2cf7f917e238b319444879Block Operator
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