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 7498514 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 66255620 epoch_slot_no: 418820 block_no: 7498337 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 79075 time: 2022-07-14 18:05:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaef4e64638dbb36b2371ae7a4d0e001f8f1c288834c15b1f345b8db610abbde9Block Operator
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