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 7498163 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 66248524 epoch_slot_no: 411724 block_no: 7497986 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 20830 time: 2022-07-14 16:06:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x965c8a45f1fa0c602b2ee3a9923c4d4dd6396b1698f66aa74eccee941d30ea7bBlock Operator
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