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 7488550 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 66049801 epoch_slot_no: 213001 block_no: 7488373 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 62576 time: 2022-07-12 08:54:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10c97bd0bef813e159caf51a1183db3549778058f15774a09aa7a37b9e0f7afaBlock Operator
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