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 7461209 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 65487719 epoch_slot_no: 82919 block_no: 7461032 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 84960 time: 2022-07-05 20:46:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf803094b8aa3a4fb5ed8babfdeb0a471c6a71126c1e0fea0257a814c3cca045aBlock Operator
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