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 7497829 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 66241431 epoch_slot_no: 404631 block_no: 7497652 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 80475 time: 2022-07-14 14:08:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3859e537f4f555c6961094c02b88226ccd8db56e749c7ab557fbad5934e7c657Block Operator
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