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 7449562 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65247508 epoch_slot_no: 274708 block_no: 7449385 slot_leader_id: 5313768 size: 9212 time: 2022-07-03 02:03:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x215e59d8e8f7f6b2defa52f9ce78e567b632492a6d7a2dd979ee3f306e27bdadBlock Operator
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