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 7456280 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 65385829 epoch_slot_no: 413029 block_no: 7456103 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 83552 time: 2022-07-04 16:28:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1f9e1f0808514d32ad6042e45fc4219d38dc9f296fe8f42492aef78ea56aaebBlock Operator
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