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 7473868 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 65746994 epoch_slot_no: 342194 block_no: 7473691 slot_leader_id: 5352761 size: 88658 time: 2022-07-08 20:48:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa6b3d32f3976f93b870bf28b2a3407fa6a2dd26180eb4ce6d88c8a86b00d64dBlock Operator
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