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 7498803 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 66261477 epoch_slot_no: 424677 block_no: 7498626 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 22865 time: 2022-07-14 19:42:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0c5b0d50bea32bc2e5b088d355b210bb5aef9721a27e31d1d6636de8f00601bBlock Operator
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