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 7478412 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 65841983 epoch_slot_no: 5183 block_no: 7478235 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 87284 time: 2022-07-09 23:11:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19731ba7c2fa06cfa55ad9de868fc9234e5a137acfad66f8114304256c48500dBlock Operator
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