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 7496270 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 66208866 epoch_slot_no: 372066 block_no: 7496093 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 46413 time: 2022-07-14 05:05:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19cffb4dee99426702ad995e5ced3ce16230bd553a54faf88e898c1a07bdbfc2Block Operator
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