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 7466677 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 65600125 epoch_slot_no: 195325 block_no: 7466500 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 55280 time: 2022-07-07 04:00:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89c81f6232b715723ea19b02f771c5dee2a45ed0f80cb4a688e3e1133b405c80Block Operator
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