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 7493701 Details
Epoch: 350Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 66157247
epoch_slot_no: 320447
block_no: 7493524
slot_leader_id: 7046618
size: 85550
time: 2022-07-13 14:45:38
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1437b9786416a92e29be57ff7e6d4c229fe4536ddf61d8542fc0348a5ebd3b09
Block Operator
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