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 7507228 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 66435735 epoch_slot_no: 166935 block_no: 7507051 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 43267 time: 2022-07-16 20:07:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc701db862a42ae5c93c22d79f271dca28f31293bdcf25441fec74ffef400d492Block Operator
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