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 7457686 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65415382 epoch_slot_no: 10582 block_no: 7457509 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 12992 time: 2022-07-05 00:41:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b73e08bf8f672f47ff672ab1c7d2c907950ac29f9a63768d13f7ecc3a351909Block Operator
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