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 7483130 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 65940013 epoch_slot_no: 103213 block_no: 7482953 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 17199 time: 2022-07-11 02:25:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a076819faa0ab0a754740477ebb5bd51da3455c9b0e4c15a90111e5584fd2b9Block Operator
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