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 7446102 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 65176136 epoch_slot_no: 203336 block_no: 7445925 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 18363 time: 2022-07-02 06:13:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf50f646a256dd7bc7f4c944d008c873a155c9dbdd16f182a1904e20ca411a42Block Operator
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