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 7464846 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 65562053 epoch_slot_no: 157253 block_no: 7464669 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 88897 time: 2022-07-06 17:25:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8606f8fb4ec71dc92b2e1dac55e2e366ba72a288b883be57aa82096fb2297a0dBlock Operator
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