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 7468473 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 65636284 epoch_slot_no: 231484 block_no: 7468296 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 49058 time: 2022-07-07 14:02:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64e3845d9c94071a9f07d853fb7c5c10c2ee0b45932cfa5e568801ebdc2bae3eBlock Operator
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