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 7507171 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 66434758 epoch_slot_no: 165958 block_no: 7506994 slot_leader_id: 5944681 size: 6992 time: 2022-07-16 19:50:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19192da52d18d8ed5037bdc57d367a0d33610ae85389ef86246f7a0fcfd62fc4Block Operator
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