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 7474266 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 65754555 epoch_slot_no: 349755 block_no: 7474089 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 25462 time: 2022-07-08 22:54:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9487e048cf6d7503e3115047819d806b4c7d54bfc117bffa37b08f7036aff250Block Operator
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