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 7485209 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 65981471 epoch_slot_no: 144671 block_no: 7485032 slot_leader_id: 5028068 size: 78829 time: 2022-07-11 13:56:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14ad789945ebbfdf9a5f286e6e4cf6c414f5587638486bc17eeb6a47ea9e7754Block Operator
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