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 7449345 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 65242939 epoch_slot_no: 270139 block_no: 7449168 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 39270 time: 2022-07-03 00:47:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90d803ab37f1c5d3ef2d797b24cfe925e9df31aebeae12e81d7e55cf9a764c03Block Operator
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