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 7465014 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 65565123 epoch_slot_no: 160323 block_no: 7464837 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 45066 time: 2022-07-06 18:16:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53004e04358e04c83e5150b21ef3932817d85dcda1672a63f7c5f335e4c5bbb1Block Operator
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