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 7450268 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65262709 epoch_slot_no: 289909 block_no: 7450091 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 18432 time: 2022-07-03 06:16:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9920c2f84786cee072a0d054a1f9f7521eb6d08063f24dd396de31547fcb86a6Block Operator
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