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 7474735 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 65764610 epoch_slot_no: 359810 block_no: 7474558 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 30890 time: 2022-07-09 01:41:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89eb704a83ef0bba7eca28a8e79e0fd2d9f1f67f098ceba8905383867a356056Block Operator
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