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 7488214 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 66042712 epoch_slot_no: 205912 block_no: 7488037 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 67578 time: 2022-07-12 06:56:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e97eb7795d88f34981524c7812deea32a7d877b6b0547b633556e9bd006d8a1Block Operator
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