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 7449666 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 65249658 epoch_slot_no: 276858 block_no: 7449489 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 20416 time: 2022-07-03 02:39:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51f00c8dd9b4a51fbd8a3b8a5152ee2b160a9175891df078c6c8677a74076a40Block Operator
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