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 7499908 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 66285008 epoch_slot_no: 16208 block_no: 7499731 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 40817 time: 2022-07-15 02:14:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf10d3d055d62223fdc721da545ab45f25b2cf710159dbba806c5a47e8cecc47Block Operator
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