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 7475373 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 65777491 epoch_slot_no: 372691 block_no: 7475196 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 24787 time: 2022-07-09 05:16:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb17400b0c124085297c9c67b640875c6e9d3b8f69fd1c0215e8aed2fe8aa051bBlock Operator
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