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 7467862 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 65623894 epoch_slot_no: 219094 block_no: 7467685 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 88021 time: 2022-07-07 10:36:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b7758e8be59965eb322d8a6c7fbeb77674192008032986d28e692ebef35cc10Block Operator
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