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 7491650 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 66115797 epoch_slot_no: 278997 block_no: 7491473 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 39616 time: 2022-07-13 03:14:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74e3b660d7509bb4fbce02e38374cfbc9c03ccba2e6731a2b25f7c1cb94b0a88Block Operator
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