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 7499407 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 66274669 epoch_slot_no: 5869 block_no: 7499230 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 82519 time: 2022-07-14 23:22:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x303aebc1e74dffbc1d34158a32028b9602996ac052ad01cad2f5c538303f3361Block Operator
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