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 7502759 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 66345135 epoch_slot_no: 76335 block_no: 7502582 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 88697 time: 2022-07-15 18:57:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd13591401d8bcfb30b0e4820b33f297e6f44dd9e2f9eddf0042442389fb17f98Block Operator
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