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 7448163 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 65218256 epoch_slot_no: 245456 block_no: 7447986 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 60550 time: 2022-07-02 17:55:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x470f9f03672b6726c798f12f2245c7f97fdeedbf3681ec6ba2e36ce79b4ce0deBlock Operator
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