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 7478514 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 65844394 epoch_slot_no: 7594 block_no: 7478337 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 60045 time: 2022-07-09 23:51:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d31cd517a793b04ddd3a5780020e7dd344385741df413335a4b10734574266aBlock Operator
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