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 7497741 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66239518 epoch_slot_no: 402718 block_no: 7497564 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 37580 time: 2022-07-14 13:36:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e92b1ff8860d135df20e0dd23da672969431b35ad4f5a517526bdc90ebfa1d9Block Operator
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