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 7466817 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65602812 epoch_slot_no: 198012 block_no: 7466640 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 3413 time: 2022-07-07 04:45:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb73d2f545dd458ce74b569c560feb5e17ae5c906e59a8b65f5123ed8154afe82Block Operator
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