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 7481591 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 65906688 epoch_slot_no: 69888 block_no: 7481414 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 34111 time: 2022-07-10 17:09:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8c20a9f0bd5700b983151cd0058743fe2745af66329f66093158f7f0c284fafBlock Operator
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