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 7496609 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 66215555 epoch_slot_no: 378755 block_no: 7496432 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 27047 time: 2022-07-14 06:57:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae1227ce70bcf00d9e0ef2949f935fab7b75de428f6f3a0a8ada7218b8bd37bbBlock Operator
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