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 7452305 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 65303121 epoch_slot_no: 330321 block_no: 7452128 slot_leader_id: 7304217 size: 85823 time: 2022-07-03 17:30:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f516477f1b96d847a5efb4575b337ee0ae6a4fa62195d0cdec478995b9b631dBlock Operator
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