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 7471019 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 65689636 epoch_slot_no: 284836 block_no: 7470842 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 46576 time: 2022-07-08 04:52:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x857fe2447610e6d7731a7722c90db671ac10eab5b9a73201dd790aa5ebe6f175Block Operator
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