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 7490036 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 66081247 epoch_slot_no: 244447 block_no: 7489859 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 73227 time: 2022-07-12 17:38:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4ebd0bf2c0e0f191485019f73b651d03ea01f64f64eab5e3474e89e8829b445Block Operator
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