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 7480149 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 65877928 epoch_slot_no: 41128 block_no: 7479972 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 48107 time: 2022-07-10 09:10:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0ea00d0ca3ea43da0546730d6013215eb26c20b5b0d600da7d6cbca798093e6Block Operator
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