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 7499395 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 66274379 epoch_slot_no: 5579 block_no: 7499218 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 71436 time: 2022-07-14 23:17:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e19734bebd3d52a22332650139ca817ed9bc1b5b0e5302fbcd60df432e40e23Block Operator
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