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 7498969 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 66265094 epoch_slot_no: 428294 block_no: 7498792 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 86613 time: 2022-07-14 20:43:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f100338e51f618fbe55404b21113394ef6e0af2c953351fa6e1cc0c928cdd0dBlock Operator
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