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 7477488 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 65822391 epoch_slot_no: 417591 block_no: 7477311 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 20986 time: 2022-07-09 17:44:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8615f251a15b95a822618859725bdfb31e56941d677d196a8857e4b669598b9Block Operator
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