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 7474607 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 65762020 epoch_slot_no: 357220 block_no: 7474430 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 67925 time: 2022-07-09 00:58:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf5d5990cffa7f882ac1f99947b6331a320083e91f7c00cfb230f09e33cb25d3Block Operator
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