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 7456651 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 65393569 epoch_slot_no: 420769 block_no: 7456474 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 85747 time: 2022-07-04 18:37:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7580b101b9905abcf7023a63f3c6c1784086d502642a559249b9ba82a56019fbBlock Operator
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