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 7477353 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 65819305 epoch_slot_no: 414505 block_no: 7477176 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 87981 time: 2022-07-09 16:53:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26bd24100b56e60aca8d1cae2125efb844999d54095bc37b0a5f1a7e2b69ec63Block Operator
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