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 7490496 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 66091025 epoch_slot_no: 254225 block_no: 7490319 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 88793 time: 2022-07-12 20:21:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf735d3be06984dd8d27b9e51d03bf8d2845927da4e1b7a0dbe1c69495fd816eBlock Operator
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