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 7460651 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 65476048 epoch_slot_no: 71248 block_no: 7460474 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 78861 time: 2022-07-05 17:32:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf764b2c5713a2a3e80e87ea31f6fd20cf3b8a302a1fd49a62b98d41e4bb4a40aBlock Operator
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