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 7458919 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 65440354 epoch_slot_no: 35554 block_no: 7458742 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 13200 time: 2022-07-05 07:37:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78d1ab24abce2e1f68970097cd69d5ca84f7e29e2fe3391a34951493856a2ef0Block Operator
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