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 7504517 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 66381520 epoch_slot_no: 112720 block_no: 7504340 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 20021 time: 2022-07-16 05:03:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x340e8156963ddfc75f03bc94af677f0f12663dc62387235ba9bf8fc3946102f1Block Operator
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