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 7445750 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65169287 epoch_slot_no: 196487 block_no: 7445573 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 41939 time: 2022-07-02 04:19:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65a2e12c997fc9aa794352c30b1c9e5c4a0bbea2008af605c85d08db5b799657Block Operator
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