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 7461254 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 65488759 epoch_slot_no: 83959 block_no: 7461077 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 88918 time: 2022-07-05 21:04:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb28f9e93c19fc34410aa8f355ab12318590da5848df5a30652b47b81efa599bBlock Operator
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