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 7456428 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 65388883 epoch_slot_no: 416083 block_no: 7456251 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 42123 time: 2022-07-04 17:19:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b60a6c8a1cc3955bcf20bdc046e43475e63cf20c8454e8a924cb67efdf66674Block Operator
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