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 7490741 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 66096530 epoch_slot_no: 259730 block_no: 7490564 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 70048 time: 2022-07-12 21:53:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5653b9f6dad71ebc95088389b7444e387b39b13b19d6df1d98902589e6a018b3Block Operator
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