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 7458572 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 65433533 epoch_slot_no: 28733 block_no: 7458395 slot_leader_id: 4562385 size: 49459 time: 2022-07-05 05:43:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x503f75ee3c0fbb8ea1147b082686f367abea0ac7d87ab5861c3c08b039244a9dBlock Operator
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