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 7452983 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 65317627 epoch_slot_no: 344827 block_no: 7452806 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 83369 time: 2022-07-03 21:31:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17708a0daa2398a4f7516236d5a8e7c8dbfb34994224a2501a1f253f0123c33cBlock Operator
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