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 7477123 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 65814895 epoch_slot_no: 410095 block_no: 7476946 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 88602 time: 2022-07-09 15:39:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ea840e59e107bf02532e1567617cdf29af36aa6df5f3d9455cbd946b1ae592cBlock Operator
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