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 7472191 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 65713243 epoch_slot_no: 308443 block_no: 7472014 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 15051 time: 2022-07-08 11:25:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x177dd84f51b70ab568255a5b4a005a27a333e707a0f47ea87a26f13bb30174bfBlock Operator
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