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 7497141 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 66226559 epoch_slot_no: 389759 block_no: 7496964 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 81417 time: 2022-07-14 10:00:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf94e8a61a608964ce6a90cb78a65349052d9edd1de95c7ff8056e79c7eb3de1aBlock Operator
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