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 7474791 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 65765631 epoch_slot_no: 360831 block_no: 7474614 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 40881 time: 2022-07-09 01:58:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x698272402239d7b82031cecf723a21c5ab387b5066f455a6f190558991b921beBlock Operator
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