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 7450186 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 65260757 epoch_slot_no: 287957 block_no: 7450009 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 59873 time: 2022-07-03 05:44:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbef58e1180aa52f24a8dcdc0c4e927438a31df9bbe1e5240bcda5fc20db4c84cBlock Operator
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