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 7470789 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 65684116 epoch_slot_no: 279316 block_no: 7470612 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 46366 time: 2022-07-08 03:20:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77477160abac1f6eb1b4c1f5b8c6d0678c183a9b52f58d1b96e66702d4096b2bBlock Operator
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