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 7490121 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 66082649 epoch_slot_no: 245849 block_no: 7489944 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 61812 time: 2022-07-12 18:02:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x169c7bb9455cb116728e8b0909db0d39c3fa0564aa6eb5f532639ecaab4a4dd3Block Operator
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