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 7494870 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 66181213 epoch_slot_no: 344413 block_no: 7494693 slot_leader_id: 7479709 size: 66792 time: 2022-07-13 21:25:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf727a24cccb23719de60fd5e30a1817b107b664e4586d84c862b1dff6f32ab64Block Operator
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