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 7468731 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 65641309 epoch_slot_no: 236509 block_no: 7468554 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 44381 time: 2022-07-07 15:26:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c89d1fb9c7d1ffa2ca64dfa67da2248a947516db0bd88313ec7a77b132e4f27Block Operator
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