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 7469381 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 65654538 epoch_slot_no: 249738 block_no: 7469204 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 61079 time: 2022-07-07 19:07:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5af2f02d1e3d117cd47917db5b4bb0b6c882d7290c79e8aa8eb29b465c577fffBlock Operator
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