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 7453946 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 65337718 epoch_slot_no: 364918 block_no: 7453769 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 6981 time: 2022-07-04 03:06:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x521b5913baa93532b72df28e0aac1c94b285b52d489f530dfc0667db7045e828Block Operator
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