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 7506009 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 66410933 epoch_slot_no: 142133 block_no: 7505832 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 87544 time: 2022-07-16 13:13:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12459e1f07a691b7ec3f0e80e90da9f77b4931d6633e835a0686d1bb26101916Block Operator
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