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 7496954 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 66222940 epoch_slot_no: 386140 block_no: 7496777 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 31425 time: 2022-07-14 09:00:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff67d8ffb376dd7d1b4a15399789f4d7b45fbf6adc41fe7c4175f06f4c4697daBlock Operator
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