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 7478369 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 65841018 epoch_slot_no: 4218 block_no: 7478192 slot_leader_id: 4599493 size: 52591 time: 2022-07-09 22:55:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e1b7842f9b73238eeb5a88dc5d9718b1005fb13c2dc85953b557ae0e74c54dfBlock Operator
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