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 7478252 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 65838876 epoch_slot_no: 2076 block_no: 7478075 slot_leader_id: 5515196 size: 88812 time: 2022-07-09 22:19:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fcc065b3c277a1278372caf1c59d2929ef00b740bd3df3074c382374620a7fdBlock Operator
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