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 7465211 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 65569570 epoch_slot_no: 164770 block_no: 7465034 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 87081 time: 2022-07-06 19:31:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d59106f76935b651cd0b22604506982cfb68cc33cd1a8a83678e561b6fe734aBlock Operator
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