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 7461035 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 65483874 epoch_slot_no: 79074 block_no: 7460858 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 88674 time: 2022-07-05 19:42:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09c7244c386f053f20345f9f7ba96c19482e58c286be9d63f21ce1eccb1d1a6dBlock Operator
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