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 7482221 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 65920107 epoch_slot_no: 83307 block_no: 7482044 slot_leader_id: 5979776 size: 84107 time: 2022-07-10 20:53:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b99e3842cd475d9720186d1b70f8c5390c6bb8b141d953e6b731bf347a1520eBlock Operator
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