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 7497702 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 66238769 epoch_slot_no: 401969 block_no: 7497525 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 49347 time: 2022-07-14 13:24:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc6b08471b0750314a81cbb6ea55fd0b075fbe04ea85b6a1a44a322c6c943fcbBlock Operator
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