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 7501780 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 66324746 epoch_slot_no: 55946 block_no: 7501603 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 86916 time: 2022-07-15 13:17:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x978bef120cce6b213e083407a6c743754d3ba664e32c8e1ff846c44bf3bcfb1fBlock Operator
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