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 7478063 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 65834648 epoch_slot_no: 429848 block_no: 7477886 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 81656 time: 2022-07-09 21:08:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc63cc3f1b02d00693dcb6e731318f6ea7730c0eb079f30def8e935f389d8a6d6Block Operator
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