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 7487588 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 66030524 epoch_slot_no: 193724 block_no: 7487411 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 6835 time: 2022-07-12 03:33:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9567b110dd5c7cd3c584f5fd8dfd77ed8e5de8595b7214b867d40b452993e582Block Operator
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