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 7468638 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 65639494 epoch_slot_no: 234694 block_no: 7468461 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 87212 time: 2022-07-07 14:56:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cc734b1f22b37be53c8d05e7240d84c895fbc1800a921b47078ebc85162ecfcBlock Operator
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