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 7469824 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 65663772 epoch_slot_no: 258972 block_no: 7469647 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 58932 time: 2022-07-07 21:41:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad17394f6f636dd4fe9927c891f4b65eb48b603db15172cd0d015b5a3d02d8c3Block Operator
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