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 7477358 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 65819406 epoch_slot_no: 414606 block_no: 7477181 slot_leader_id: 5638558 size: 44716 time: 2022-07-09 16:54:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcef9f89699d429c406aef2b88b8b518650d1b6648b21d85dbb735e39f90aa82Block Operator
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