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 7473477 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 65738958 epoch_slot_no: 334158 block_no: 7473300 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 75090 time: 2022-07-08 18:34:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9719e5f44f1f91400d7a284c4df82138635b4de3f7c4520651a249b4fef862cBlock Operator
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