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 7503761 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 66366273 epoch_slot_no: 97473 block_no: 7503584 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 88801 time: 2022-07-16 00:49:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3516e414e60ce74f045095f63c7f5889ab60ce6a04b4c52f7297310c52f8313Block Operator
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