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 7461173 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 65486970 epoch_slot_no: 82170 block_no: 7460996 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 86107 time: 2022-07-05 20:34:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6544ef6450bd4484aee3862a6df5ab998ded75736434cad7e11d3c7bd14488ceBlock Operator
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