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 7468008 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 65626858 epoch_slot_no: 222058 block_no: 7467831 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 44233 time: 2022-07-07 11:25:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba7284cfbcb55297fa7d5d5028d07ef23da9ebcf03135de1df4929f7ef65a83dBlock Operator
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