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 7503396 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 66358518 epoch_slot_no: 89718 block_no: 7503219 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 82212 time: 2022-07-15 22:40:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17f91ed78907322c6a0d027a9e7e497ff35e2f08b07eee33d52ced4e548d1ac4Block Operator
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