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 7486082 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 65999476 epoch_slot_no: 162676 block_no: 7485905 slot_leader_id: 5440594 size: 35614 time: 2022-07-11 18:56:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa98e13b570eef08047436a3243b7657e4a266fca15c02e7aed4ee13013f45b46Block Operator
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