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 7451715 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 65290532 epoch_slot_no: 317732 block_no: 7451538 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 23624 time: 2022-07-03 14:00:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fdd95ba4276af808970f3f052b0572b2a7a05cfa63ec596d9c2a258c795f595Block Operator
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