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 7487130 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 66021030 epoch_slot_no: 184230 block_no: 7486953 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 15496 time: 2022-07-12 00:55:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfa917430b88cae819e56f90974ea1dd73327001136c97f066e9e9134e599402Block Operator
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