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 7474686 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 65763566 epoch_slot_no: 358766 block_no: 7474509 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 40666 time: 2022-07-09 01:24:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa03814249fe090dd6e4865dfaa8e32d709ea38d30a93f370756b54c2cba3ab5eBlock Operator
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