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 7449024 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 65235989 epoch_slot_no: 263189 block_no: 7448847 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 88772 time: 2022-07-02 22:51:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7442d8b69210251aac9e193b17b7e5db4901e23fa75aeea3d8f8d834e413143Block Operator
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