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 7481512 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 65905054 epoch_slot_no: 68254 block_no: 7481335 slot_leader_id: 7179532 size: 86051 time: 2022-07-10 16:42:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18740014ff7a19e158bbd7473cad9be8b9ebbad2f153dea1b95f173f281d7c5eBlock Operator
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