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 7485880 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 65995235 epoch_slot_no: 158435 block_no: 7485703 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 44352 time: 2022-07-11 17:45:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e3c8459207abab724c9b982d55ee236bc540bdf66b3aa172a3e99345727f728Block Operator
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