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 7493496 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 66152890 epoch_slot_no: 316090 block_no: 7493319 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 70685 time: 2022-07-13 13:33:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2ea9b0f348ea8cdb42e42fc6def441d743ea7058d8bb51dc0b93e61d40b7c65Block Operator
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