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 7478645 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 65847444 epoch_slot_no: 10644 block_no: 7478468 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 87695 time: 2022-07-10 00:42:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3115cbaeb29a16e006ff82c6d2c62801d97445a92f9a1b2c942c9a35a767ad8cBlock Operator
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