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 7490640 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 66094364 epoch_slot_no: 257564 block_no: 7490463 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 40040 time: 2022-07-12 21:17:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e2d9838214a005808ea00b7c7a4b6d86b59b3ace4411f69549153be3a52d748Block Operator
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