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 7458786 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 65437776 epoch_slot_no: 32976 block_no: 7458609 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 14045 time: 2022-07-05 06:54:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dfe3bb2e3204b531aa007287ce73cf6f81e37589a9613285c3d4f08941bf416Block Operator
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