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 7462508 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 65514649 epoch_slot_no: 109849 block_no: 7462331 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 32682 time: 2022-07-06 04:15:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0598ed1bc8eb63ffce0872788b72b3c3c11ed1ba937a8868102d7b5678caa8b0Block Operator
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