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 7459772 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 65458537 epoch_slot_no: 53737 block_no: 7459595 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 47416 time: 2022-07-05 12:40:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c2e308b33b230b9899255fb1a642627b0cd2196b52e5dec2583b410aabd22e1Block Operator
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