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 7467565 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 65617768 epoch_slot_no: 212968 block_no: 7467388 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 38459 time: 2022-07-07 08:54:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1cac3df22b33c1e4d6f5928a912739c4932801ecd05a9ed00289f7758f9c66cBlock Operator
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