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 7459905 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 65460970 epoch_slot_no: 56170 block_no: 7459728 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 65950 time: 2022-07-05 13:21:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3cdd806bf592f653c7b901f4d2ecc747e0226464420eb5c4ddcfb8ab1b6c529Block Operator
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