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 7459846 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65459963 epoch_slot_no: 55163 block_no: 7459669 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 45841 time: 2022-07-05 13:04:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9ee4878f7aef3ee04be6e4f5968062a9e366bf11be633ca7a5d0972e3775c74Block Operator
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