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 7490498 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 66091132 epoch_slot_no: 254332 block_no: 7490321 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 86686 time: 2022-07-12 20:23:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x531ec557a3a1eebac0f5db275bbee43647aa0ccf6c15c71e0e9cd47c4a86a4e2Block Operator
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