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 7494874 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 66181275 epoch_slot_no: 344475 block_no: 7494697 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 57723 time: 2022-07-13 21:26:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fad6417a186e8d03e33a01b04a9f5dbc5505cf7ae56f74926ae74037fdbfd7aBlock Operator
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