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 7497391 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 66232247 epoch_slot_no: 395447 block_no: 7497214 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 87396 time: 2022-07-14 11:35:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x117e32eb1179cd0258ac3b4d5747acd0b880a7a3f7a0c2f9fe170b472250e26eBlock Operator
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