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 7483608 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 65949835 epoch_slot_no: 113035 block_no: 7483431 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 10445 time: 2022-07-11 05:08:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe36b925af89f1d7da5e8c53658963e401e91b8b5807de0892cd8bceda98df36dBlock Operator
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