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 7447670 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65207774 epoch_slot_no: 234974 block_no: 7447493 slot_leader_id: 6953610 size: 9814 time: 2022-07-02 15:01:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd543bbc8bddb9e9c7fa7b76c1f709868031bd44489d7eba5544d788585485b3dBlock Operator
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