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 7502871 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 66347680 epoch_slot_no: 78880 block_no: 7502694 slot_leader_id: 7131382 size: 84498 time: 2022-07-15 19:39:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98650f4d5e99346d8fcb31db7c90ba84b6fb9c092c70aa4ce474bfe0be8dbce7Block Operator
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