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 7463130 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 65527140 epoch_slot_no: 122340 block_no: 7462953 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 55204 time: 2022-07-06 07:43:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51b1d6e476da6c27c1b0c0bedfefefb47b64b8a5e83753fc7a326af666785e25Block Operator
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