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 7486175 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 66001480 epoch_slot_no: 164680 block_no: 7485998 slot_leader_id: 7486175 size: 47880 time: 2022-07-11 19:29:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c475e6dbd5fab819fb6fe938180ed61ebe0b70ff34730f4e4afd5c9e9531fa2Block Operator
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