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 7492634 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 66136301 epoch_slot_no: 299501 block_no: 7492457 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 38120 time: 2022-07-13 08:56:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf095cae0cd92c7c6bf58420cf79df0b2f38cebf41c0bb9da65cc9bfa1455323cBlock Operator
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