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 7490996 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 66101866 epoch_slot_no: 265066 block_no: 7490819 slot_leader_id: 5980408 size: 85905 time: 2022-07-12 23:22:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda771b77ea6fdc7110f01f1aed8f9d2127a1ccf9d4f659a44cc0cf0983fafe02Block Operator
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