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 7471421 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 65697564 epoch_slot_no: 292764 block_no: 7471244 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 31703 time: 2022-07-08 07:04:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4bfe41e329f4a4ef1828071992f3eea9d8bbf4a159cff2e632a440b7dda717fBlock Operator
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