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 7496189 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 66207482 epoch_slot_no: 370682 block_no: 7496012 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 37742 time: 2022-07-14 04:42:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358a83693de689294edad0aa107226c45bd72a235936be46df744cd904645b83Block Operator
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