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 7464035 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 65544910 epoch_slot_no: 140110 block_no: 7463858 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 38119 time: 2022-07-06 12:40:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35a95b236b54e6ebe090738bd1a28950acf14b84f79da03e577e8e63b0ac7d2bBlock Operator
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