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 7467853 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 65623600 epoch_slot_no: 218800 block_no: 7467676 slot_leader_id: 5449482 size: 82690 time: 2022-07-07 10:31:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b6dee5bf9e733d49907dc4fcfde011972b0b9b9c7c2c2a2e71443c83690081fBlock Operator
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