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 7474055 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 65750252 epoch_slot_no: 345452 block_no: 7473878 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 41443 time: 2022-07-08 21:42:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff01845f59f1c54f8b46742bdb47b3965e75ee186881f7e2f368f9c2268735dfBlock Operator
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