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 7488809 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 66055380 epoch_slot_no: 218580 block_no: 7488632 slot_leader_id: 5982558 size: 42483 time: 2022-07-12 10:27:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfde5f9dc6f3ebbf308b294fb7d95e9990cf88b75d693cac56db42db5b2bb831cBlock Operator
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