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 7468533 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 65637441 epoch_slot_no: 232641 block_no: 7468356 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 87921 time: 2022-07-07 14:22:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fda328ac0e8ede9d659828f73c97dd9cf09a4dddc046cc0391b11a06b8c6eeeBlock Operator
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