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 7504022 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 66371231 epoch_slot_no: 102431 block_no: 7503845 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 8535 time: 2022-07-16 02:12:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce40e689533ad1abd84c2b027578ceb7451c41bab38bc145b72882a2f3309c27Block Operator
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