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 7476163 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 65794245 epoch_slot_no: 389445 block_no: 7475986 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 17645 time: 2022-07-09 09:55:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc787e5f44cd0f405a225f7c09cb9d5e70febf56a8c286a5eec4978bc8de17bebBlock Operator
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