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 7446321 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 65180896 epoch_slot_no: 208096 block_no: 7446144 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 51042 time: 2022-07-02 07:33:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89648713eca975323fce563a85c2a4bc907a7a20cf3ead8283da0e9c980d014bBlock Operator
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