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 7491773 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 66118527 epoch_slot_no: 281727 block_no: 7491596 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 63578 time: 2022-07-13 04:00:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88e05884ecc6632ed0bd3745c5a5b806151bc26959ef6f7e93ab8c5452047e95Block Operator
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