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 7449777 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 65251772 epoch_slot_no: 278972 block_no: 7449600 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 40582 time: 2022-07-03 03:14:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07e4af4b8bea32161a6a054df4b58cb8816f915b43fe0204b090e494cbeee00fBlock Operator
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