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 7472242 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 65714106 epoch_slot_no: 309306 block_no: 7472065 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 73037 time: 2022-07-08 11:39:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x345ff96cea01a5f5b25cebdb047e249e44a54af0d5d7b79c2457f10bdab83b0bBlock Operator
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