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 7491567 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 66113801 epoch_slot_no: 277001 block_no: 7491390 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 32677 time: 2022-07-13 02:41:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x175c9f4d8cb15d55e0b6dfb8e393a712fea7b1671bbc41e95a8931dd6fbcdfb2Block Operator
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