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 7477152 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 65815552 epoch_slot_no: 410752 block_no: 7476975 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 88686 time: 2022-07-09 15:50:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedc82463c317800c8e5771b560a64e042420c21c0006ebbd902d421ada0053b4Block Operator
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