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 7458275 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 65427222 epoch_slot_no: 22422 block_no: 7458098 slot_leader_id: 6852538 size: 21107 time: 2022-07-05 03:58:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c73139b2237996c82b7faf7acc4c3e5871f8a0657070754f978cc7ea1864a0aBlock Operator
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