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 7504272 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 66376551 epoch_slot_no: 107751 block_no: 7504095 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 26252 time: 2022-07-16 03:40:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e3dd7ecb3ec064cb9b7403b2b28e53faac73e6593d1a4c1829e7af53b311521Block Operator
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