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 7497667 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 66238145 epoch_slot_no: 401345 block_no: 7497490 slot_leader_id: 5046980 size: 35994 time: 2022-07-14 13:13:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54e63555fba92c60586f51c953d122e7cf0364cdf46fcae789169cdd56c36bc0Block Operator
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