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 7499662 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 66280248 epoch_slot_no: 11448 block_no: 7499485 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 74490 time: 2022-07-15 00:55:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76bf16d84b0a5ed5083d71d495c6662ad4add50a7bedb284cc1ebfcb9b4bdcbeBlock Operator
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