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 7491029 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 66102519 epoch_slot_no: 265719 block_no: 7490852 slot_leader_id: 6447988 size: 42963 time: 2022-07-12 23:33:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dea179deca0571ff1dd43fa074a030b8cbdc40dd3946aa42cc211a5cb677818Block Operator
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