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 7464173 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 65547820 epoch_slot_no: 143020 block_no: 7463996 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 45664 time: 2022-07-06 13:28:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3463dec27ca3bb9d3a8c1e5f47f7f94fdc47dbcf8b33021e5c4a88434056869bBlock Operator
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