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 7486266 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 66003369 epoch_slot_no: 166569 block_no: 7486089 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 88558 time: 2022-07-11 20:01:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f9a7ec1613b2703a7bde8e5e2cfb5333c7e9298e178e52de57d3dccec2a0f8Block Operator
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