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 7460138 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 65465659 epoch_slot_no: 60859 block_no: 7459961 slot_leader_id: 5806757 size: 40669 time: 2022-07-05 14:39:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa56f4e890a6bbf58cd9a66f25f271e900377a76717607570b0c9f53824823a23Block Operator
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