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 7488604 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 66050998 epoch_slot_no: 214198 block_no: 7488427 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 88444 time: 2022-07-12 09:14:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x473d275c4bbf33ed8235e8296d7bf3c8366d4c3c50d5462da36fda100368b477Block Operator
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