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 7464468 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 65553970 epoch_slot_no: 149170 block_no: 7464291 slot_leader_id: 4792336 size: 83744 time: 2022-07-06 15:11:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d07aabcbaa8648219755b5778ac5b390c441a895c79391cd14bb3e18a4208a6Block Operator
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