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 7482561 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 65928034 epoch_slot_no: 91234 block_no: 7482384 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 47849 time: 2022-07-10 23:05:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15e66e256821f66e0cf1deb288b7d0dd5efd2fedb34701edf8f2ca5bc5f4f40dBlock Operator
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