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 7499394 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 66274364 epoch_slot_no: 5564 block_no: 7499217 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 47546 time: 2022-07-14 23:17:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86eaa0051f71f1326c8e0293488413c94b66693078e42086e916865fa41cbf46Block Operator
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