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 7455193 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 65362636 epoch_slot_no: 389836 block_no: 7455016 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 88583 time: 2022-07-04 10:02:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a9960ecf50ef3531981b3a3d3d5b6fb7ffbd1528f62a047d80c6dbffc352031Block Operator
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