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 7497586 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 66236423 epoch_slot_no: 399623 block_no: 7497409 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 4382 time: 2022-07-14 12:45:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed0ce0754f66a25c374b34659b859ae2e44f6bcb4b339d6803e7571a4424ab52Block Operator
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