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 7449465 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 65245397 epoch_slot_no: 272597 block_no: 7449288 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 8108 time: 2022-07-03 01:28:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x543b638470b62661aa97a6802a309cb570002e97d9be257639d3b6c127483499Block Operator
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