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 7497371 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 66231781 epoch_slot_no: 394981 block_no: 7497194 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 87834 time: 2022-07-14 11:27:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4222d67605975d8a099f96e781736700f5710cf12dc9dfbb85559dbd5e3658a2Block Operator
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