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 7459381 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 65450458 epoch_slot_no: 45658 block_no: 7459204 slot_leader_id: 4669641 size: 84191 time: 2022-07-05 10:25:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e6c75d67113a2fc26cd6e636b112d73ef7791ce6c1641222d00df3299c63971Block Operator
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