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 7460804 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65478821 epoch_slot_no: 74021 block_no: 7460627 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 70823 time: 2022-07-05 18:18:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8b0c9969e603b564e59ff0895577619184975654aab143272d36b8ee4fafba2Block Operator
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