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 7496676 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66217150 epoch_slot_no: 380350 block_no: 7496499 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 43199 time: 2022-07-14 07:24:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87d6d3b3176185141ee2342901f0d1a36d4f45e08169263ee2620a83e9c47d43Block Operator
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