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 7460101 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 65465140 epoch_slot_no: 60340 block_no: 7459924 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 84295 time: 2022-07-05 14:30:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02516d7805daf9f582019c8327c578ad8455daa14de21968ab7294b6a0f9573bBlock Operator
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