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 7501478 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 66318987 epoch_slot_no: 50187 block_no: 7501301 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 86078 time: 2022-07-15 11:41:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5859b4d0e3073bc12dd8164df67ce56c6a38b7b5045f11f1c331a4f83102e3cbBlock Operator
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