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 7504329 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 66377657 epoch_slot_no: 108857 block_no: 7504152 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 84714 time: 2022-07-16 03:59:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdba36c02a7740d330d1fda1cffe00402c97fd63bf77df8dc6a06863a8cfd309Block Operator
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