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 7446148 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 65177092 epoch_slot_no: 204292 block_no: 7445971 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 29679 time: 2022-07-02 06:29:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x221023d98dae2c0f812e2b27e332a4589cacf638b3dc048d6cc32d727e4d37a7Block Operator
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