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 7489632 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 66073300 epoch_slot_no: 236500 block_no: 7489455 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 48702 time: 2022-07-12 15:26:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24e68d36cf6db23ed95646b6c6219cd234a5f49ec08b37c09961e0f334487092Block Operator
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