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 7484457 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 65966698 epoch_slot_no: 129898 block_no: 7484280 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 38476 time: 2022-07-11 09:49:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec0c3ae7c9d83632b893e3e0bfd7c92789c7ce3d923df88348448ad173358aeeBlock Operator
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