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 7488091 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66039935 epoch_slot_no: 203135 block_no: 7487914 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 44626 time: 2022-07-12 06:10:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0ba398f336fde1aa23f610afc5f1ebae165f3a6a1c85f339812a5a92361aee7Block Operator
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