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 7485526 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 65988209 epoch_slot_no: 151409 block_no: 7485349 slot_leader_id: 7026824 size: 54267 time: 2022-07-11 15:48:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0380a76b260b1a3639d574f454ea488933c1b29b02f9244006636e5b96f1a1dfBlock Operator
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