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 7502085 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 66331273 epoch_slot_no: 62473 block_no: 7501908 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 88887 time: 2022-07-15 15:06:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcad0c0b58556a794b206117db4dd581fe6e0f2fb08388d482ff0126d3468f86cBlock Operator
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