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 7450649 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 65269887 epoch_slot_no: 297087 block_no: 7450472 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 28647 time: 2022-07-03 08:16:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd980dd76fa2c6f1286d50290128fcac81828a77cd0f3e9ea8a74f0ac8992c16eBlock Operator
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