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 7464980 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 65564574 epoch_slot_no: 159774 block_no: 7464803 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 29403 time: 2022-07-06 18:07:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92c8c2a85cec5490d4985596f3a8a0955d3c78769e919e90e7fcb0fa16139875Block Operator
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