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 7459573 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 65454348 epoch_slot_no: 49548 block_no: 7459396 slot_leader_id: 7377133 size: 43840 time: 2022-07-05 11:30:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58f21bc16a990c4ba7340c3e9e16d92b03cf5d9e5f78d32ccaeb72cf69408bbbBlock Operator
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