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 7483063 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 65938810 epoch_slot_no: 102010 block_no: 7482886 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 87098 time: 2022-07-11 02:05:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2346f97d44badb4a5b492e1b66288b2ebdc9ae1296d6b8b945fa8009ad11e941Block Operator
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