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 7459778 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 65458820 epoch_slot_no: 54020 block_no: 7459601 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 74066 time: 2022-07-05 12:45:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99718b37fc7633e1e51d69c9e92b224d1196138cc67065ac967b58dcb091af5fBlock Operator
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