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 7492834 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 66139859 epoch_slot_no: 303059 block_no: 7492657 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 52233 time: 2022-07-13 09:55:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf97e33be378fe5b4610327fb2f4007ef86429410ce1733e22868c6b99416f8fcBlock Operator
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