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 7507233 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 66435886 epoch_slot_no: 167086 block_no: 7507056 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 74655 time: 2022-07-16 20:09:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7eb6219cb32deb5ad3d58eddb1e91129624fcd4a2cf1cf20ac6969331400187Block Operator
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