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 7496415 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 66211776 epoch_slot_no: 374976 block_no: 7496238 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 43025 time: 2022-07-14 05:54:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1a4a2f00da46d229bf15c2818a8401a41f9654a839577a0f68d4cde9d06964dBlock Operator
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