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 7456745 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 65395458 epoch_slot_no: 422658 block_no: 7456568 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 87385 time: 2022-07-04 19:09:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe00e9d90c51f52090fbed9d5316da18c49bf1c9f239da3c34b458a8925f09a19Block Operator
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