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 7476339 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 65798023 epoch_slot_no: 393223 block_no: 7476162 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 59153 time: 2022-07-09 10:58:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61a1d75805b7a3d82cd54028d4157bf60ef32b9d560e227b2d8ded435a3271efBlock Operator
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