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 7452763 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 65312390 epoch_slot_no: 339590 block_no: 7452586 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 86198 time: 2022-07-03 20:04:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f3a12556acb4da57e4e659d00abced342a2b0e517c91f2ac1fc55f6569fda24Block Operator
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