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 7478256 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 65838962 epoch_slot_no: 2162 block_no: 7478079 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 87949 time: 2022-07-09 22:20:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc01fab480a790627cad092be2866fce2a0027c4523b5b9c1053bfc71447cb32Block Operator
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