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 7456988 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 65400287 epoch_slot_no: 427487 block_no: 7456811 slot_leader_id: 6788653 size: 46775 time: 2022-07-04 20:29:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb770e87b70a6c893b338d6f87218dd7f50e69d07a4ae5f0d74b07114f483d8e9Block Operator
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