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 7459488 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 65452487 epoch_slot_no: 47687 block_no: 7459311 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 13932 time: 2022-07-05 10:59:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x581b97f53dd7f0c8abda91f9a458a0c387d5d7aafca24a425616842d49f75af1Block Operator
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