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 7490007 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 66080639 epoch_slot_no: 243839 block_no: 7489830 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 85529 time: 2022-07-12 17:28:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cfd81124c5f618a1bcbc21de22a7a6d537ee999a733c1f95381743bc3405f0cBlock Operator
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