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 7446163 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 65177339 epoch_slot_no: 204539 block_no: 7445986 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 9588 time: 2022-07-02 06:33:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x505e4569862511f332b22d7ad3386e9444a6273c55c451ae8f9ef0a1685b48a5Block Operator
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