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 7456826 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 65396995 epoch_slot_no: 424195 block_no: 7456649 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 53885 time: 2022-07-04 19:34:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ab0197b898e9ba9b7021b99d4d4d55ee537fda81d9db555a36e4b2424a3722fBlock Operator
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