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 7449883 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 65253890 epoch_slot_no: 281090 block_no: 7449706 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 31134 time: 2022-07-03 03:49:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cd863fb2d070c65cf9b18a35e2d4bd76c2a61ac54f5c368b90876a17b12a92aBlock Operator
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