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 7474864 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65767244 epoch_slot_no: 362444 block_no: 7474687 slot_leader_id: 4579533 size: 24075 time: 2022-07-09 02:25:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x472da4f50c78c069255f49be59255672b619220a8b01a37a3371d4075afe2268Block Operator
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