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 7486819 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 66014921 epoch_slot_no: 178121 block_no: 7486642 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 14889 time: 2022-07-11 23:13:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43c3e82deded65f9ffa9b2f0d094666700e17725af2871bc1b33bc9014e20138Block Operator
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