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 7496498 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 66213277 epoch_slot_no: 376477 block_no: 7496321 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 68264 time: 2022-07-14 06:19:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd855f46d8ca7d2a7205858f71a0a0124a0207e6e0989a4e35e61e2a628fcfae1Block Operator
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