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 7456785 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 65396405 epoch_slot_no: 423605 block_no: 7456608 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 75826 time: 2022-07-04 19:24:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33cf0d29e0b9e8be6252267d372969aa7f00d7a88ed38a5b641dd2ae75bfe984Block Operator
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