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 7479534 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 65865290 epoch_slot_no: 28490 block_no: 7479357 slot_leader_id: 7442357 size: 43603 time: 2022-07-10 05:39:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fef70ac45febf7307f59c25ad4b945cd84b361752f5ea01271f3f5a304da14fBlock Operator
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