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 7488674 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 66052610 epoch_slot_no: 215810 block_no: 7488497 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 31938 time: 2022-07-12 09:41:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45601ca6348cdd4bb9051901297e52b1d0a6567ca78270e4f057404f24ca56fdBlock Operator
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