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 7497783 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 66240457 epoch_slot_no: 403657 block_no: 7497606 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 13328 time: 2022-07-14 13:52:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc55211cdd4366db3bc0b847c7e60561bdb813920a41b4ef5aebebb777c5959b6Block Operator
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