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 7461882 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 65502010 epoch_slot_no: 97210 block_no: 7461705 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 2503 time: 2022-07-06 00:45:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccdeef4b08f7e700b656d518b1a330af3daa269ecd63c2a1e3f31efaf98658b9Block Operator
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