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 7481993 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 65915664 epoch_slot_no: 78864 block_no: 7481816 slot_leader_id: 5472368 size: 86777 time: 2022-07-10 19:39:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36155cd9821e9d3f11531baa636a7b072764da63b499bf8d570336bd497d9f1aBlock Operator
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