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 7492373 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 66131241 epoch_slot_no: 294441 block_no: 7492196 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 1532 time: 2022-07-13 07:32:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89045aa8d6b9addea52be8d4d8429cb8ce8fd97c45c3f85b295bf614d2a76536Block Operator
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