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 7452657 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 65310124 epoch_slot_no: 337324 block_no: 7452480 slot_leader_id: 5326616 size: 37538 time: 2022-07-03 19:26:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9b4ddfd15a954bc09107498392a17220e45648e84076be58cb7fd5556fa8e3aBlock Operator
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