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 7492851 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 66140208 epoch_slot_no: 303408 block_no: 7492674 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 78206 time: 2022-07-13 10:01:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8af722d3e5c778025bd9d26bbeb68f70f88079a5a8b42209dd1613052a9f3f1fBlock Operator
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