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 7453139 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 65321228 epoch_slot_no: 348428 block_no: 7452962 slot_leader_id: 7314389 size: 81305 time: 2022-07-03 22:31:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa668b1b763bbc300cb9bfe796a641b568f8b9af5263b171c17fb0a35e57d54b5Block Operator
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