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 7497886 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 66242689 epoch_slot_no: 405889 block_no: 7497709 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 83391 time: 2022-07-14 14:29:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x616366ae2b6d08e4d246a22478872311c4c2b3426f5542e058e6fb6e39a49e0cBlock Operator
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