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 7466086 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 65587630 epoch_slot_no: 182830 block_no: 7465909 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 23211 time: 2022-07-07 00:32:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa53f358dbcae1f890e18d704520932ad0678c6a46df43387aff9930e0ebbdd67Block Operator
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