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 7471699 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 65703768 epoch_slot_no: 298968 block_no: 7471522 slot_leader_id: 6392373 size: 49852 time: 2022-07-08 08:47:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47fffad04971e9d08952e6734e191a935a4650f1e30b4fc47f0cfe2a61c5fa14Block Operator
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