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 7497334 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 66230825 epoch_slot_no: 394025 block_no: 7497157 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 46593 time: 2022-07-14 11:11:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x642fa3e951bb69ce1c85f7f15608ab86a8abf516defde81b4a15442b74b1002aBlock Operator
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