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 7490497 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 66091061 epoch_slot_no: 254261 block_no: 7490320 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 88198 time: 2022-07-12 20:22:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc04ee2e3fa11fc2a3e483ffcb01d595a8ebf646d0e3992703b0ce01e3030c00Block Operator
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