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 7490820 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 66098292 epoch_slot_no: 261492 block_no: 7490643 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 13151 time: 2022-07-12 22:23:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89517764d123e8b55d3cb849bbdfcd5f28cf4f5be96c11c5a1eca33413400704Block Operator
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