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 7487640 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 66031463 epoch_slot_no: 194663 block_no: 7487463 slot_leader_id: 5026560 size: 7044 time: 2022-07-12 03:49:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7169d6f46f932a96717f22c97c5b9460953203e1e64df782792aa7c264a25f02Block Operator
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