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 7490431 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66089453 epoch_slot_no: 252653 block_no: 7490254 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 26276 time: 2022-07-12 19:55:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7288dad659b3c219a71f171f0235021c1ffd67184386eec5f1ab3074259e86f9Block Operator
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