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 7458473 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 65431167 epoch_slot_no: 26367 block_no: 7458296 slot_leader_id: 5447590 size: 41671 time: 2022-07-05 05:04:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5869bc491ff68d1c85fb791857d81d956c5adf37dfb4e5a74b2a57a423ad8972Block Operator
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