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 7456636 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 65393197 epoch_slot_no: 420397 block_no: 7456459 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 15526 time: 2022-07-04 18:31:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde4294626ec4afd2b97f0fc97b26ecaad2b3ade8ac07afeeda6b7f474b29b43dBlock Operator
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