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 7470431 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 65676223 epoch_slot_no: 271423 block_no: 7470254 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 85458 time: 2022-07-08 01:08:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99c913593b1261d1859e12c273673a8dcc3eaed600dceb0a1f6a4354e7e64bd6Block Operator
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