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 7459643 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 65455919 epoch_slot_no: 51119 block_no: 7459466 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 30922 time: 2022-07-05 11:56:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x429f798f242fd95c162a3526ebbb6553e53d1ddb19e423ad92d43bb209efb633Block Operator
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