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 7464757 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 65560502 epoch_slot_no: 155702 block_no: 7464580 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 77241 time: 2022-07-06 16:59:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3983df696d4a9348adc6baa93ce15a64a6f56aa4c93f972ea9a3c570c52677ffBlock Operator
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