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 7473420 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65737873 epoch_slot_no: 333073 block_no: 7473243 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 12593 time: 2022-07-08 18:16:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f261696d21cfab6632b4f5c9f0272fb4faad789b735980dc205a33ffd332f2eBlock Operator
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