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 7497862 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 66242241 epoch_slot_no: 405441 block_no: 7497685 slot_leader_id: 6953610 size: 50734 time: 2022-07-14 14:22:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x366b8bc785ab870eea7fc50da2cac100d5171dbf5b06495c04cffcf3f9baf0e8Block Operator
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