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 7489087 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 66061368 epoch_slot_no: 224568 block_no: 7488910 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 52178 time: 2022-07-12 12:07:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45cf99e4f839ecc84e15be7b6010cf500514a3b6f9b8158a35b1ced03914ec77Block Operator
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