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 7496746 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66218555 epoch_slot_no: 381755 block_no: 7496569 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 20941 time: 2022-07-14 07:47:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b7378e0d4b45449acada9acb75bbfbdb4c32ba95378b05caa9524c8eb11a0fdBlock Operator
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