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 7469323 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 65653446 epoch_slot_no: 248646 block_no: 7469146 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 61578 time: 2022-07-07 18:48:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7702c60a0ab1d0b7e7a902780721b7529b261e43f4bbdb071fc65835ba72f3a6Block Operator
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