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 7450409 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65265399 epoch_slot_no: 292599 block_no: 7450232 slot_leader_id: 4709368 size: 61149 time: 2022-07-03 07:01:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x938f23e6574f7d125fceaf7b8a69e8e405ebe584a768f005b64eaf8fff79e513Block Operator
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