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 7486642 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 66011206 epoch_slot_no: 174406 block_no: 7486465 slot_leader_id: 5221109 size: 13347 time: 2022-07-11 22:11:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x148fb728983d6577ff366f801f5599680d394f2fd9bc73a3fbd51c91f9c83f50Block Operator
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