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 7494880 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 66181428 epoch_slot_no: 344628 block_no: 7494703 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 43328 time: 2022-07-13 21:28:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8d9d4a0b4a71a2e32589fbd1898fa468e4bd135618cf8b5d8b6830d968b5cb0Block Operator
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