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 7473197 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 65733309 epoch_slot_no: 328509 block_no: 7473020 slot_leader_id: 5507686 size: 52981 time: 2022-07-08 17:00:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6c6eabcbee7a36a85b55f7bebc03d42ab96cde18c8c661a15974fbba9974f41Block Operator
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