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 7489209 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 66063805 epoch_slot_no: 227005 block_no: 7489032 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 57670 time: 2022-07-12 12:48:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4e7fa7b35a4eb5b17749592c2aff58f37b0dee0176f80f22fd45e9d0a9d637bBlock Operator
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