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 7507173 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 66434774 epoch_slot_no: 165974 block_no: 7506996 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 17797 time: 2022-07-16 19:51:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe56b2a3fac66972a8d073e4692936ab8c141abb07ce8d220495db6859422dceaBlock Operator
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