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 7469836 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 65664299 epoch_slot_no: 259499 block_no: 7469659 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 85605 time: 2022-07-07 21:49:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccab8595d716ff2b168e3af3fb2c76470c713b2cc9d88df2beb1916ec0599e7eBlock Operator
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