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 7472642 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 65721866 epoch_slot_no: 317066 block_no: 7472465 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 51901 time: 2022-07-08 13:49:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x327b44d7282b0424c5c925a97c666a93c9cf9c5141b82cdf305309d144ea878cBlock Operator
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