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 7449818 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 65252612 epoch_slot_no: 279812 block_no: 7449641 slot_leader_id: 6183890 size: 42315 time: 2022-07-03 03:28:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2a4f30f7ffe3414aa16dd1efbd1ec810e63149e08f35bf52d05c5f71fdcbf5bBlock Operator
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