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 7449247 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 65240701 epoch_slot_no: 267901 block_no: 7449070 slot_leader_id: 5616335 size: 29185 time: 2022-07-03 00:09:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f37ce697cbec7936ebdc5b50c6da6d7dcd1878cc531c158a5f9620a926438aeBlock Operator
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