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 7459201 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 65446549 epoch_slot_no: 41749 block_no: 7459024 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 54089 time: 2022-07-05 09:20:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e8880f27a9aeeaf66b58bbd67892d52bb30af62ec91b7d89d631c4cd4aad14bBlock Operator
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