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 7459244 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 65447529 epoch_slot_no: 42729 block_no: 7459067 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 83849 time: 2022-07-05 09:37:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3f68aa637a19e7bf6ab11c72ebb00befd2d901b63cbaaf4c976f3be5a24d555Block Operator
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