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 7457293 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 65407067 epoch_slot_no: 2267 block_no: 7457116 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 66400 time: 2022-07-04 22:22:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ff8d8f7202999474865f5ce849bac5fdb03d7a30ff8b409442dd59602dafea7Block Operator
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