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 7446382 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65182202 epoch_slot_no: 209402 block_no: 7446205 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 47126 time: 2022-07-02 07:54:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4ed21cf05fbac4aeb2c4ba5472144cf3a6d3290f43cd435084da35e04eaed5fBlock Operator
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