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 7488199 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 66042411 epoch_slot_no: 205611 block_no: 7488022 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 35411 time: 2022-07-12 06:51:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24f8d4f31095e2635fa559d410b0c85db724d134b9fad9528a69149ea54ddd14Block Operator
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