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 7506194 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 66414955 epoch_slot_no: 146155 block_no: 7506017 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 88724 time: 2022-07-16 14:20:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05d0f8abf9e623ebbaf7e45298cea03da15c8e7bad78a6200b80e6c71ba21d63Block Operator
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