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 7493465 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 66152163 epoch_slot_no: 315363 block_no: 7493288 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 21441 time: 2022-07-13 13:20:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11bf7211cd804880fa41d27ae680e8efabc7aa544960a7e3723907b1fabf2804Block Operator
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