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 7490557 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 66092676 epoch_slot_no: 255876 block_no: 7490380 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 75901 time: 2022-07-12 20:49:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91f9c2717be21426db52cf6568080968502b0d7ccf279216495bfcebb075e299Block Operator
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