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 7468235 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 65631039 epoch_slot_no: 226239 block_no: 7468058 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 82538 time: 2022-07-07 12:35:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x819fa34aac3db06aff70bd4733cb92190016dbcd76f0d77c72a924b5e05983f4Block Operator
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