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 7494586 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 66175887 epoch_slot_no: 339087 block_no: 7494409 slot_leader_id: 5447590 size: 85695 time: 2022-07-13 19:56:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d3e8caee39a9d8e51e55d47a57b3f83f7883fac54f44c931c41c882237b40bcBlock Operator
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