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 7464130 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 65546862 epoch_slot_no: 142062 block_no: 7463953 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 31674 time: 2022-07-06 13:12:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9baf0b5a8aa1b0197f090aa84327e247ebb3b6f78f05084eae7dad83077c2f0bBlock Operator
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