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 7464707 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 65559505 epoch_slot_no: 154705 block_no: 7464530 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 57487 time: 2022-07-06 16:43:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5d585457e5b96c621d6e69ca8e52a4912dc8625399137c78b48177cbc22242aBlock Operator
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