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 7450158 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 65260004 epoch_slot_no: 287204 block_no: 7449981 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 59588 time: 2022-07-03 05:31:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4249f6a2b533c0ae14b6b98b58a43dd3e8650016552823928116cb8da31d6b80Block Operator
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