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 7456781 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 65396310 epoch_slot_no: 423510 block_no: 7456604 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 77881 time: 2022-07-04 19:23:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x763effaae9c72992b6e3ae17c982bb18b290832de88d4f58eb9f95fbe0195d0fBlock Operator
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