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 7458000 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 65421580 epoch_slot_no: 16780 block_no: 7457823 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 22847 time: 2022-07-05 02:24:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ac9e857a5df3d041c6beb82f551db9540df4dda0e205befb57e1e3e09974e7dBlock Operator
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