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 7473225 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 65734037 epoch_slot_no: 329237 block_no: 7473048 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 88664 time: 2022-07-08 17:12:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12cf639ce2cdf1c8f4d45fb572c7cc6d10d0c00abd55cc2969d597723f1ee147Block Operator
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