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 7465288 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 65571236 epoch_slot_no: 166436 block_no: 7465111 slot_leader_id: 4583947 size: 57312 time: 2022-07-06 19:58:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x273b253a78f1dbd21eb37bcdd4cb8326da917437f7ca460b919ced44cac7f53cBlock Operator
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