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 7451783 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 65292168 epoch_slot_no: 319368 block_no: 7451606 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 84411 time: 2022-07-03 14:27:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b7acd809d86f7edd26895c1e1af3bf7e8e667ee28a70bf849cca6ff7577cdc8Block Operator
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