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 7469035 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 65647976 epoch_slot_no: 243176 block_no: 7468858 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 84470 time: 2022-07-07 17:17:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d6136125489f72f282bdf9824aa92524193116f5926a97b9921ef2e615d0877Block Operator
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