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 7475069 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 65771544 epoch_slot_no: 366744 block_no: 7474892 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 86386 time: 2022-07-09 03:37:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaec90e0b67b464cf0fc50e7ba92145c534ebf2d4fe7454e6b15de23de894ff0eBlock Operator
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