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 7458617 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 65434515 epoch_slot_no: 29715 block_no: 7458440 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 88228 time: 2022-07-05 06:00:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x066c57df00b94cb0a01e5a6a391b420c7f44d10b6f50c2dfd74f4ed5d5d8dc61Block Operator
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