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 7452265 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 65302207 epoch_slot_no: 329407 block_no: 7452088 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 85933 time: 2022-07-03 17:14:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc2b890e58bee9271592d322a8973c2a8a5e63d45c96d59b4796a1ea22197fbdBlock Operator
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