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 7451779 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 65292050 epoch_slot_no: 319250 block_no: 7451602 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 88167 time: 2022-07-03 14:25:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf64a0ac49c4976d882e0f2700aaddabd8414cd61176c573de702ada6c4031a11Block Operator
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