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 7496526 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 66213955 epoch_slot_no: 377155 block_no: 7496349 slot_leader_id: 4639894 size: 18763 time: 2022-07-14 06:30:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x036bc55dc243daf8ec3f51aaf12c5eef73c983c9e9665697de2045a52eb11d90Block Operator
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