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 7473804 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 65745572 epoch_slot_no: 340772 block_no: 7473627 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 82062 time: 2022-07-08 20:24:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd4d44fd72489a4666b561ebb7378d3cf30311d8ef630a8ee4dea92c1f6d950cBlock Operator
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