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 7477059 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 65813276 epoch_slot_no: 408476 block_no: 7476882 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 88317 time: 2022-07-09 15:12:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3203037832bde3c31d6e5c0487d652ec6f5d869421748815fa0d9991f6c75b46Block Operator
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