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 7499686 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 66280712 epoch_slot_no: 11912 block_no: 7499509 slot_leader_id: 6799655 size: 83759 time: 2022-07-15 01:03:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaf9473ae2b5c2ff6bdebda1c0f239e488617025ed26b3375241c411c5c7b0fdBlock Operator
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