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 7461985 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65504088 epoch_slot_no: 99288 block_no: 7461808 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 10051 time: 2022-07-06 01:19:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabdc6b069bbe6525dd0e3a75b5635fae9b2d8e5104b7e679d3ef6409b15c780dBlock Operator
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