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 7459043 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 65443316 epoch_slot_no: 38516 block_no: 7458866 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 50162 time: 2022-07-05 08:26:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec66ae04d15c16660a713402dc5a49c953cda2ae3ceda7d4fa26e0a056e5d9e8Block Operator
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