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 7489553 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 66071535 epoch_slot_no: 234735 block_no: 7489376 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 86033 time: 2022-07-12 14:57:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50ac6dd1e5d078b69de0d4d90e8cbd6476de5383f04645c7b94d4451bf24b1bdBlock Operator
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