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 7457765 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 65416921 epoch_slot_no: 12121 block_no: 7457588 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 83746 time: 2022-07-05 01:06:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dadb9bc17b38c72845b0ec2d3dd01b9b464e7932e5131bfa92f903a59bddb4eBlock Operator
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