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 7498038 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 66245855 epoch_slot_no: 409055 block_no: 7497861 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 80282 time: 2022-07-14 15:22:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26e0906c7d88ac0016b92e16f2338e211485772240e49a27cab7dfcbedc7312fBlock Operator
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