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 7530004 Details
Epoch: 352Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 66907166
epoch_slot_no: 206366
block_no: 7529827
slot_leader_id: 4564259
size: 66456
time: 2022-07-22 07:04:17
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x784a3d9e683a69786873b548004649339244e0fd9aabdef7193dd781956cc43a
Block Operator
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