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 7459255 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65447796 epoch_slot_no: 42996 block_no: 7459078 slot_leader_id: 6964643 size: 6981 time: 2022-07-05 09:41:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7968dcf12be7f38ddb7ef28194d827f7296e85ea11ee3597bfdbfa2777a4e41Block Operator
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