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 7506489 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 66420919 epoch_slot_no: 152119 block_no: 7506312 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 83253 time: 2022-07-16 16:00:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d03dc90e32b160a6187870d2e55dd60947d9a0387d5cf2434d92dbc3a3432b1Block Operator
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