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 7470074 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 65669083 epoch_slot_no: 264283 block_no: 7469897 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 28329 time: 2022-07-07 23:09:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf660378a3bbef9bfed3d9503784c3f09867a73ad008c462ea00fa5725daa52bBlock Operator
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