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 7486704 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 66012636 epoch_slot_no: 175836 block_no: 7486527 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 79981 time: 2022-07-11 22:35:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23b74b2b4a732864614aab6d8c1539cb5c8cd2a08df708c964c74b2291396544Block Operator
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