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 7470823 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 65684984 epoch_slot_no: 280184 block_no: 7470646 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 7761 time: 2022-07-08 03:34:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda516fffa2c439f84ccfb9ac3fdef82436646bda5ea4a1a1227aaf635ca6e1c1Block Operator
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