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 7465074 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 65566306 epoch_slot_no: 161506 block_no: 7464897 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 41865 time: 2022-07-06 18:36:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x986aa8a6c8f94b2730c2a4617e9f962b5077df41c8ebbc06ced7d73c3e5703f0Block Operator
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