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 7498959 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 66264756 epoch_slot_no: 427956 block_no: 7498782 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 84611 time: 2022-07-14 20:37:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6642cf719fe6156a8d5a574ecb7068066d022284c5ea1765204f93d11151fb5Block Operator
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