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 7480125 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 65877475 epoch_slot_no: 40675 block_no: 7479948 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 18004 time: 2022-07-10 09:02:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8596d3cd8a3645c4ecd844e3726d7288ad7f1473fb94e22f22443d44d977ff9Block Operator
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