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 7449714 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 65250612 epoch_slot_no: 277812 block_no: 7449537 slot_leader_id: 5221109 size: 21773 time: 2022-07-03 02:55:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ae7e7c06dc3b6889848415c37e64731ecda699a89da008913a73a69afca11efBlock Operator
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