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 7456317 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 65386684 epoch_slot_no: 413884 block_no: 7456140 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 16439 time: 2022-07-04 16:42:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eef66e3d5d179a0dc57096fc8c98fda2ca7c82e9d76b01e70d88d81a5cd80bbBlock Operator
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