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 7484100 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 65960009 epoch_slot_no: 123209 block_no: 7483923 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 22088 time: 2022-07-11 07:58:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed90215dcb9040d409e4f5b0fd12f9755292f872e0a1b7c01909304ba081aa59Block Operator
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