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 7491978 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 66122969 epoch_slot_no: 286169 block_no: 7491801 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 16663 time: 2022-07-13 05:14:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7162484eb35f526b8b532574bf4a4480f3c6a9c580a688ba27ac0a41c9678ae9Block Operator
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