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 7479858 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 65871531 epoch_slot_no: 34731 block_no: 7479681 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 71090 time: 2022-07-10 07:23:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee89253b0f704258490e6c1bd76223a70b7e029d1a4705cae7e676690a36836aBlock Operator
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