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 7460730 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 65477545 epoch_slot_no: 72745 block_no: 7460553 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 50085 time: 2022-07-05 17:57:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dabcf98983cec695a69ab55ea14bd7e22f1436ee81c9013e3794df80d43591eBlock Operator
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