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 7477981 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 65833009 epoch_slot_no: 428209 block_no: 7477804 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 65510 time: 2022-07-09 20:41:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd722eab6bd9ce607fc4d7077c4673b671e9133f43df4d7b3237e9d0db6b789cBlock Operator
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