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 7485688 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 65991539 epoch_slot_no: 154739 block_no: 7485511 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 3716 time: 2022-07-11 16:43:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bb79812c8d727bc0af124e7c4d1a1042c4080207b8c94de2e89c2f94566d7c3Block Operator
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