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 7496997 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 66224036 epoch_slot_no: 387236 block_no: 7496820 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 57527 time: 2022-07-14 09:18:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x953f03cfa2d645c19dbc6a5fe7857939345b2806a9655224c7b3d2864628273cBlock Operator
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