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 7465246 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65570340 epoch_slot_no: 165540 block_no: 7465069 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 39461 time: 2022-07-06 19:43:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b4c6d8f3e0d9dc9aaad90f3d5ad2e5af29043be6084588a310f15213bf856dbBlock Operator
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