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 7459139 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 65445397 epoch_slot_no: 40597 block_no: 7458962 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 72631 time: 2022-07-05 09:01:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdec890c7d847a96a312676c3caac2049c84c4bc019d1ac3aba117a4fd50ac727Block Operator
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