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 7480828 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 65891771 epoch_slot_no: 54971 block_no: 7480651 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 87644 time: 2022-07-10 13:01:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb807c5a27c96b1edc805a158e1dfba5025d2f9d142ad36f10ad3bdc8bb0bec1Block Operator
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