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 7469395 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 65654789 epoch_slot_no: 249989 block_no: 7469218 slot_leader_id: 5352761 size: 24730 time: 2022-07-07 19:11:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaad391b6d8a535cfd7a3f8b907208d41ad154c7ed533a78890da83f91331862Block Operator
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