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 7483726 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 65952034 epoch_slot_no: 115234 block_no: 7483549 slot_leader_id: 5707382 size: 88534 time: 2022-07-11 05:45:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c15cf93861a8d2318a5b33a06026193a1b73fcc4e133a903e1bf32e674cb51dBlock Operator
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