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 7457724 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 65416209 epoch_slot_no: 11409 block_no: 7457547 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 85377 time: 2022-07-05 00:55:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a2bf261dd40ee413cbf94509469f3f73067b026acf93de848767be3e9f8a0b4Block Operator
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