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 7468585 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 65638452 epoch_slot_no: 233652 block_no: 7468408 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 85145 time: 2022-07-07 14:39:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x542e1508737e1d7d9da9168c88584f5b952a26e08ce21a852e440ad165cdad37Block Operator
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