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 7449269 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 65241268 epoch_slot_no: 268468 block_no: 7449092 slot_leader_id: 5324560 size: 11103 time: 2022-07-03 00:19:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f3e3e1abbdffa315ec33eb54f6bfc47046ee1d72005b1d39ccd3727ea3e82e5Block Operator
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