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 7453778 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 65334317 epoch_slot_no: 361517 block_no: 7453601 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 78829 time: 2022-07-04 02:10:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c30c0b13d52d17cfd69cb347242625a3d0a41e618c8ee4fc16543ec260538b3Block Operator
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