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 7478221 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 65838105 epoch_slot_no: 1305 block_no: 7478044 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 88689 time: 2022-07-09 22:06:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c476833b53d7728c501d295142bf1c1d53194568209f167a4d23e91ed51b1e1Block Operator
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