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 7478980 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 65854894 epoch_slot_no: 18094 block_no: 7478803 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 80036 time: 2022-07-10 02:46:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a6f833107c67777b130c6a4c23f81f15cfa1cd262283b489023f7ae0675a2b7Block Operator
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