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 7466678 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 65600188 epoch_slot_no: 195388 block_no: 7466501 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 88171 time: 2022-07-07 04:01:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cd3b9b2d58a347b9c95339f6ef4e44b37cfd67678a6e36f116711cf49f312d7Block Operator
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