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 7467946 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 123 slot_no: 65625517 epoch_slot_no: 220717 block_no: 7467769 slot_leader_id: 5014127 size: 85070 time: 2022-07-07 11:03:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f16fc12a9c3f19840cbe41fc68061b180ac799fc5fd40c67a259f807eef08f8Block Operator
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