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 7487112 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 66020756 epoch_slot_no: 183956 block_no: 7486935 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 25095 time: 2022-07-12 00:50:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f8757921974dc9a83ed08fc718b126d5824ac2ba494fdd2c6b218baf354fe7cBlock Operator
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