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 7462429 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65512760 epoch_slot_no: 107960 block_no: 7462252 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 33839 time: 2022-07-06 03:44:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x300ecd4ba8ee01701ea8b8631479f23c0e16d7b375cbd5c8fa7a03f5a0f08e8aBlock Operator
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