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 7450162 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 65260157 epoch_slot_no: 287357 block_no: 7449985 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 87799 time: 2022-07-03 05:34:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23059e704368a289049304f23eca13bdd41588228d81168cfb47483d2ae5d64bBlock Operator
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