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 7506015 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 66411046 epoch_slot_no: 142246 block_no: 7505838 slot_leader_id: 4558321 size: 44702 time: 2022-07-16 13:15:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x798faa5dbfde989553fedef2c4b4756796537b553beff973ba8235a26c89d19aBlock Operator
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