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 7497544 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 66235612 epoch_slot_no: 398812 block_no: 7497367 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 86744 time: 2022-07-14 12:31:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ce0e1e85273cdb6a2764736b6eecdb7eb95bb8df905d0cead4ba27f737edde8Block Operator
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