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 7480040 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65875552 epoch_slot_no: 38752 block_no: 7479863 slot_leader_id: 5638558 size: 4115 time: 2022-07-10 08:30:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x743a95cb7de908f229070a0bc5b71b3162c45fdc36ec5b9d842ae7031e7aea13Block Operator
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