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 7490526 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 66091872 epoch_slot_no: 255072 block_no: 7490349 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 48789 time: 2022-07-12 20:36:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ea9a7ee661947dcf3a41d473848aa59a365170dbaa4a02513ebc372571928f9Block Operator
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