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 7473167 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 65732493 epoch_slot_no: 327693 block_no: 7472990 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 12203 time: 2022-07-08 16:46:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18ae39631a12c3d42148d2a309e23665877d8f21138bf9c1eb302470946ddebeBlock Operator
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