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 7477988 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 65833086 epoch_slot_no: 428286 block_no: 7477811 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 37316 time: 2022-07-09 20:42:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc4ebc1860b82c95d91a8f2bb255c4be21cf9dfb15ba62e7113c6db51097c20fBlock Operator
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