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 7486487 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 66007765 epoch_slot_no: 170965 block_no: 7486310 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 53773 time: 2022-07-11 21:14:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b437ef38624740734b2e3d5230aa149075359518d339edd721a948bb53a3213Block Operator
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