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 7474515 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65760008 epoch_slot_no: 355208 block_no: 7474338 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 52908 time: 2022-07-09 00:24:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d980b0c3cc0a2101d25f147f1c5a69526ed0af984cfa22d9cb496b0724ba07aBlock Operator
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