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 7469017 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 65647584 epoch_slot_no: 242784 block_no: 7468840 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 77822 time: 2022-07-07 17:11:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ad94a933b86da42a5aa640c7c5fcb37dde8efb967b21b094e6329ef7e3a0402Block Operator
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