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 7488884 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 66056876 epoch_slot_no: 220076 block_no: 7488707 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 2538 time: 2022-07-12 10:52:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38be3df8e9e4f453aaa33a5a5b965259d314dd9d9546839cd58857bd1418bf3eBlock Operator
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