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 7471213 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 65693487 epoch_slot_no: 288687 block_no: 7471036 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 27917 time: 2022-07-08 05:56:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2271c7b9ebe8c3257ec86f0a5dce591a1797fd83527352a5f0eba3890069ea4Block Operator
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