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 7489937 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 66079109 epoch_slot_no: 242309 block_no: 7489760 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 32574 time: 2022-07-12 17:03:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d37156a4a77f9413be43eda5d559c94c238beecb3a74c6d31bc2cec84eeeef4Block Operator
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