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 7470326 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 65673783 epoch_slot_no: 268983 block_no: 7470149 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 53701 time: 2022-07-08 00:27:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x603a0293216585a37aa7afdc8edb8c3f9e6d35096c87671977639650e2ca240bBlock Operator
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