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 7464922 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 65563416 epoch_slot_no: 158616 block_no: 7464745 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 9501 time: 2022-07-06 17:48:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ac65e0284caec5852cc8b347de0da9089233453a2a77f40a80de86d8595f95eBlock Operator
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