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 7483371 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 65945183 epoch_slot_no: 108383 block_no: 7483194 slot_leader_id: 5982558 size: 85249 time: 2022-07-11 03:51:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca9388d41407e135413356de5a56ab2ab82b26510c39432f8b5a85e1f641af4eBlock Operator
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