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 7463822 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 65540690 epoch_slot_no: 135890 block_no: 7463645 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 87034 time: 2022-07-06 11:29:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x634dd6beba551c85dfdea80a2e0c81df824c6936d4296a7f24c134a04e3f4a0cBlock Operator
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