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 7471900 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 65707808 epoch_slot_no: 303008 block_no: 7471723 slot_leader_id: 7305668 size: 40077 time: 2022-07-08 09:54:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa630a91fcf8e4cf80106a0cd241f943120b8c23976aa913beff545ebc3c1053Block Operator
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