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 7458922 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 65440462 epoch_slot_no: 35662 block_no: 7458745 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 8264 time: 2022-07-05 07:39:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74c11f1c8b58ac2c294cf73acfa1851513b8294a34daa4d13d553647f367b5c0Block Operator
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