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 7471160 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 65692538 epoch_slot_no: 287738 block_no: 7470983 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 37520 time: 2022-07-08 05:40:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc91cc290cb977aa6a9de0d8add81d7bd2d7811ab260ab27eb32c90d5d436b1d4Block Operator
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