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 7477714 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 65827449 epoch_slot_no: 422649 block_no: 7477537 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 88724 time: 2022-07-09 19:09:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5dc0e431a2615a49ad9bae76187c591a1258f821f8814e537c8645f7d88fc75Block Operator
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