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 7459866 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 65460294 epoch_slot_no: 55494 block_no: 7459689 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 45391 time: 2022-07-05 13:09:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdda4fcc7e627aedd751e07c3911413421d05c3a156f27fbeab8e696902c5b9d2Block Operator
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