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 7448846 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 65232364 epoch_slot_no: 259564 block_no: 7448669 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 68536 time: 2022-07-02 21:50:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b8661599f556d9e89571ec8eb440c6b79ed6ec4034c3234dca43871394fe9c1Block Operator
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