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 7457104 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 65402771 epoch_slot_no: 429971 block_no: 7456927 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 70389 time: 2022-07-04 21:11:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x813e8d20b9d062c7bb7b8966a0e9bab1acce696eac113a148900c19f341e8858Block Operator
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