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 7489872 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 66077669 epoch_slot_no: 240869 block_no: 7489695 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 59749 time: 2022-07-12 16:39:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98df5001d558bb08a4413416656112470fbb5318b6b0f894e936f5c8be93332aBlock Operator
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