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 7474770 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 65765371 epoch_slot_no: 360571 block_no: 7474593 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 86500 time: 2022-07-09 01:54:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48fb30895e5ec79f4aff3905e845b93bfa7d66c5e4d55f6496c45f9d62e81fcaBlock Operator
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