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 7490397 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 66088982 epoch_slot_no: 252182 block_no: 7490220 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 84827 time: 2022-07-12 19:47:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5399fd5e0e9c2c62d4ddbce867b5365b2d274e1c4af5b9143bd04c96600d75c5Block Operator
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