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 7499056 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 66267137 epoch_slot_no: 430337 block_no: 7498879 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 88767 time: 2022-07-14 21:17:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc47360166737ea5958f5f170ad872551068fc8dca59f112ee172fbda8f4ce06Block Operator
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