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 7453558 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 65329910 epoch_slot_no: 357110 block_no: 7453381 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 30224 time: 2022-07-04 00:56:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2182b3ea11418b1dfed4b4f5a42c634cf191911f09c8a60b8ce5b748ab7be9eBlock Operator
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