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 7473906 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 65747465 epoch_slot_no: 342665 block_no: 7473729 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 88025 time: 2022-07-08 20:55:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x256e04790c3c592de28d3069722c69ba5cbf692a0a6890c31297fa07bf9a53faBlock Operator
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