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 7478394 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 65841611 epoch_slot_no: 4811 block_no: 7478217 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 88764 time: 2022-07-09 23:05:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8e47556ae33e65f66e4942598f71c29c5d1ce82c1a69c04da6a01de1a38ad13Block Operator
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