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 7469054 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 65648418 epoch_slot_no: 243618 block_no: 7468877 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 1509 time: 2022-07-07 17:25:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadf8b34ac1f83a5490366c4c3472bb0d8a190fc50bd8fb7deb601301e3d97ce9Block Operator
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