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 7497151 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 66226772 epoch_slot_no: 389972 block_no: 7496974 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 31387 time: 2022-07-14 10:04:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeedab22663137fb20300a5dd4ff2200094d1076a801ba7b23fdad51700a9ac51Block Operator
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