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 7471615 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 65701720 epoch_slot_no: 296920 block_no: 7471438 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 291 time: 2022-07-08 08:13:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5069741f84616d61044ef2f6477bd7fc0953f2a40f3d65396a2ad0efc81a73fBlock Operator
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