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 7448878 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 65232868 epoch_slot_no: 260068 block_no: 7448701 slot_leader_id: 4559709 size: 88821 time: 2022-07-02 21:59:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69d8bf6e2a4eaff9675c320ed8bd994af7e408a55f27b662ee6fe89a17caa495Block Operator
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