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 7474899 Details
Epoch: 349Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 65767830
epoch_slot_no: 363030
block_no: 7474722
slot_leader_id: 7047130
size: 76698
time: 2022-07-09 02:35:21
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf4483a5c7bde8706150a57add9f77c810a94e5382688963dd3b7e01545d11986
Block Operator
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