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 7462719 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 65519076 epoch_slot_no: 114276 block_no: 7462542 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 16986 time: 2022-07-06 05:29:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf19bcb83a7dcdbce70c8366a1327e5c2cb1ef05615dad617057cb4b1d71cc2aBlock Operator
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