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 7476611 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 65804004 epoch_slot_no: 399204 block_no: 7476434 slot_leader_id: 5498599 size: 29131 time: 2022-07-09 12:38:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0a1088a5db22a1f0882e2b45837d3e8b456b7c7259969c56a2406a78932a16aBlock Operator
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