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 7539946 Details
Epoch: 352Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 67119827
epoch_slot_no: 419027
block_no: 7539769
slot_leader_id: 7046819
size: 86390
time: 2022-07-24 18:08:38
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8bc740486364a09e3a2d67fefd71efd1c631c50a5f839ee6d371541ff27a4f65
Block Operator
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