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 7451354 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 65283515 epoch_slot_no: 310715 block_no: 7451177 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 6676 time: 2022-07-03 12:03:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce2658d36d3fbcfe41f1628b5e8748d588205187b0c12ef1ade6f538d79289e9Block Operator
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