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 7496862 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 66220887 epoch_slot_no: 384087 block_no: 7496685 slot_leader_id: 4735785 size: 43405 time: 2022-07-14 08:26:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64a7dfc8ef1e26d33e8ff55a0fcc9b80ffaea00e136db4cc6340007cdf08c87eBlock Operator
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