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 7488866 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 66056574 epoch_slot_no: 219774 block_no: 7488689 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 34239 time: 2022-07-12 10:47:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82d6d1bcefb5364e20d56ea4aa48aee6f272af07b48ac81da83e2bd24905c12dBlock Operator
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