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 7470364 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 65674605 epoch_slot_no: 269805 block_no: 7470187 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 67240 time: 2022-07-08 00:41:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91690dec441e49fe1134a6246ea6e5870d3edf6142e07255564fcb2556e627f0Block Operator
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