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 7502169 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 66332963 epoch_slot_no: 64163 block_no: 7501992 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 84099 time: 2022-07-15 15:34:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0db8346b5b8a30f8b465b3bb2da0147ae117b6a2077b0254aafb550e35ce97bdBlock Operator
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