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 7476657 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 65804793 epoch_slot_no: 399993 block_no: 7476480 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 21926 time: 2022-07-09 12:51:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00bd171580e9b52a908489e3f0d9942025d7690ffbca40b3bb6b08319032f010Block Operator
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