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 7478366 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 65840972 epoch_slot_no: 4172 block_no: 7478189 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 54183 time: 2022-07-09 22:54:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55df85a99e13e716e467dff8cdb7543c7cfc84c34ea4621f52e5041d2a2a3aecBlock Operator
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