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 7452707 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65311042 epoch_slot_no: 338242 block_no: 7452530 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 35492 time: 2022-07-03 19:42:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75fcf9948d7bfe1e13296d8551ab7e8d91da71ec696486934b90a09d0cf400cfBlock Operator
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