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 7461267 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 65489096 epoch_slot_no: 84296 block_no: 7461090 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 84602 time: 2022-07-05 21:09:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07996a6d24c90c5b84ac77aa67e6c432b8eb4bfebd3600c770f395c572848246Block Operator
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