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 7459924 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 65461343 epoch_slot_no: 56543 block_no: 7459747 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 64573 time: 2022-07-05 13:27:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe47b3124a89d3a44bcd1491d2dc424850c93b495a41b6f0907533e6fde8db877Block Operator
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