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 7479068 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65856925 epoch_slot_no: 20125 block_no: 7478891 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 62539 time: 2022-07-10 03:20:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17f6c7eaafc88ba716033c93cc707ad64442442cc21b7237606f39227b7f118cBlock Operator
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